Multiple Myeloma, a cancer of the white blood cells, results in the accumulation of plasma cells in the bone marrow. Plasma cells are crucial for the immune system as they produce antibodies to fight infections. However, the condition causes overcrowding of plasma cells that produce abnormal proteins, resulting in complications. Relapse refers to the recurrence...
A rare condition, multiple myeloma is cancer that develops in the bone marrow. It affects a certain type of white blood cells that are known as plasma cells. In a healthy body, these cells act as fighter cells and protect it from infections by making antibodies which recognize and destroy germs. When an individual is...
My name is Keith Ledbetter, 53 years old, married, and I live in Jacksonville, Florida. I have had trouble breathing during my sleep and suffered from chronic sleep deprivation, which led to tiredness, constant irritation, and poor concentration. It also started taking a heavy toll on my cardiac health. Needless to say, everyday was troublesome...
Neurofibromatosis is a genetic condition that affects the nervous system. The condition causes tumors, called neurofibromas, to form anywhere in the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. These tumors are usually non-cancerous, but in some cases, they can be cancerous. Mutation in certain genes is the cause of neurofibromatosis. There are multiple...
Age-related wet macular degeneration is a condition that affects the eyes, causing it to leak blood or fluids into your macula. It can result in severe problems like blindness and blurry vision. Although you cannot completely cure wet macular degeneration, minor changes in your lifestyle and habits can play a significant role in treating and...
Macular degeneration is a vision loss disorder that directly affects a person’s central vision. The condition is classified into two types, mainly wet and dry degeneration. There is no cure for this vision disorder, and about 85% to 90% of people suffer from dry degeneration. However, those who suffer from rare wet macular degeneration can...
Depression is a mood disorder that manifests as persistent sadness and loss of interest. It affects an individual’s feelings, thoughts, and behavior, and it can trigger a variety of physical and mental issues like fatigue, anger, and hopelessness. Depression is much deeper than the feeling of sadness, and nobody can overcome it overnight. Most people...
Blood sugar, commonly known as glucose, is the body’s main energy source absorbed from the various foods consumed. The pancreas produces insulin to help transfer this glucose from the blood to the cells. However, in the case of diabetes, the pancreas struggles to produce insulin and/or the cells face problems using insulin. The lack of...
Rheumatoid arthritis is a disorder that makes one experience chronic swelling, pain, stiffness, and joint problems that majorly affect the arms or legs. However, symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis can also be experienced in different joints of the body. Inflammation is one of the glaring signs of one developing a condition like rheumatoid arthritis, and persistent...
Pain is an unpleasant feeling in the body that puts you at constant discomfort, interrupting your daily life. Pain occurs when a particular tissue in the body is damaged, and depending on the cause and the affected area, pain can be mild, moderate, or severe. Pain can lead to physical symptoms such as weakness, dizziness,...