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Arthritis is a general term for conditions that cause problems with joints and the connective tissue around joints. Arthritis affects about 1 in 4 adults in the US. There are over 100 different types of arthritis and most cause pain and stiffness in the joints. The risk of developing arthritis increases as you age, butRead more

De Quervain’s tenosynovitis, also known as de Quervain’s syndrome, occurs when the tendons around the thumb are irritated and inflamed.

Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that affects your small intestine when you eat food containing gluten.

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) occurs when the median nerve, one of the nerves in the hand, is compressed. CTS affects approximately 50 out of 1,000 people.

If the cold causes your fingers to blanche or become numb, there are a couple of conditions with which you should become well-acquainted. Those changes in your digits may be a problem with blood vessel spasms known as Raynaud’s Disease, or they may indicate a cold exposure injury leading to frostbite. So which is which?

Does aching, stiffness, and swelling in and around your joints have you questioning if you suffer from arthritis? You are not alone. According to the CDC, 1 in 4 adults have arthritis.