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Is fibromyalgia a real disease. Many have thought that Fibromyalgia was just in the heads of the patients, that it was psychosomatic. However, now through brain scans doctors have found definite malfunctioning brain sensory activity. Fibromyalgia, sometimes called Fibromyalgia Syndrome, Fibrositis, or Myofascial Pain Syndrome, is a chronic disorder characterized by extensive musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and tenderness in areas of the neck, spine, shoulders, and hips. These are sometimes referred to as multiple tender points or pressure points. Fibromyalgia may cause sleep disorders, morning stiffness, irritable bowel syndrome, and nervousness. Is fibromyalgia the same for everybody. Although all fibromyalgics feel pain, they may feel it more intensely and in different parts of the body more than others. Most fibromyalgics feel fatigue, but some do not. And, actually, there are different forms of fibromyaligia. These forms are categorized according to the symptoms a person experiences. They are: - Post trauma In this...

Arthritis also is the leading cause of disability. Nearly 7 million people in the U.S., including 20 of people with arthritis, are unable to perform major life activities such as working or housekeeping because of this disease. Arthritis sufferers endure more days in severe pain, experience more days with limited ability to perform daily activities, and have more difficulty performing personal-care routines than people without arthritis. As with other chronic pain conditions, arthritis has negative effects on mental health. Some forms of arthritis also make your RealAge older. The Definition of Rheumatoid Arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis, known as Still s disease when it affects children, is a condition that causes inflammation of joints and associated pain, swelling, and stiffness. Rheumatoid arthritis causes the body s own immune system to attack joint tissue, breaking down collagen, cartilage, and sometimes bone or other organs. This chronic disease varies between people and fluctuates over time, often marked by...

Gall bladder disease can usually be overcome through the means of a good diet and appropriate medical treatments. When confronted with serious forms of the disease, however, doctors recommend the removal of the diseased gall bladder through surgical intervention. Gall bladder disease can be either chronic chronic cholecystitis or billary colic or acute acute cholecystitis . Chronic cholecystitis is less serious and generates milder symptoms, while acute cholecystitis may in some cases require surgery. Advanced forms of gall bladder disease often require gall bladder removal. Acute cholecystitis usually involves bacterial infection and the disease progresses rapidly. Gall bladder disease complications, such as Jaundice occurs when bile is released into the bloodstream instead of the stomach and small intestine , also require gall bladder removal through surgery. Other complications that require gall bladder removal are: pancreatitis inflammation and infection of the pancreas , infections of the liver and gall bladder...

Liver problems can range from mild liver congestion to a serious liver disease. Depending on the problem, many people are unaware they have a liver problem and may only have vague symptoms. One of the most common symptoms is chronic tiredness. These people generally feel lethargic and sluggish during the day, especially in the morning. Due to the fact that the liver is one of the hardest working organs in the body and has many roles, there are a number of problems that can occur with the liver. The three main categories these problems fall into are: 1. Disease of the liver cells 2. Problems producing or secreting bile 3. Problems with detoxification How do you know if you have a liver problem. Tests are available through standard pathology labs that measure liver enzymes, total protein, albumin and bilirubin. Although these tests are called liver function tests, they indicate whether the liver is damaged rather than how it is functioning. In other words, they are used to detect liver diseases, such as hepatitis and...

For eight years, Janis Lopes of Orange, Calif., couldn t sleep because she felt like she had worms crawling in her legs. Only getting up and walking around the house seemed to relieve the unusual and sometimes painful sensations that she was experiencing. She was sleep-deprived at work, depressed throughout the day and anxious when she had to sit through a play or movie. After years of pain, discomfort and frustration, Lopes learned that she suffered from Restless Legs Syndrome, a condition that is both real and treatable. Restless Legs Syndrome is characterized by an uncontrollable urge to move the legs, often accompanied by creeping-crawling sensations. Restless Legs Syndrome is most prevalent at night and during periods of inactivity. As a result, sleep disturbances are common, and everyday activities such as traveling in a car or sitting at a desk can become unbearable. The disorder can cause chronic sleep deprivation that may result in difficulty concentrating, anxiety, mood swings and depression. Even though...