Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) Medication Options
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic (long-term) condition that causes painful lesions under the skin. Many people take years to receive a proper HS diagnosis because it can look like pimples or acne. Without appropriate treatment, HS can worsen and lead to complications, including abscesses (infected, pus-filled lumps), intense pain, and sinus tracts (pus-filled tunnels […]
Osteoarthritis Treatment: Therapy, Medication & More
Osteoarthritis (OA) is an arthritis that causes the tissues in your joints to break down. The chronic (long-lasting) condition can lead to pain and swelling in the affected joints—most commonly the joints in your knees, hips, and hands. Osteoarthritis can be managed with the help of healthcare providers. This may include a rheumatologist, a doctor […]
Treatment for Gallstones: Medication, Surgery, and More
Gallstones are hard, solid deposits that form in the gallbladder, a pear-shaped organ in the upper right abdomen beneath the liver. When you eat, the gallbladder stores bile from the liver and empties it into the upper part of the small intestine (duodenum), helping digest and absorb fats. Gallstones develop when bile has excess cholesterol (fat) […]