Childhood Allergy

What is childhood allergy? Allergy is defined as the excess sensitivity of the organism to the penetration of a specific substance, so that when it comes into contact with the organism, it reacts abnormally and the typical symptoms of allergy appear, such as respiratory or skin problems. There are more and more cases of people … Read more

Polymyositis

What is polymyositis? Polymyositis is an inflammatory disease that occurs very infrequently. In the case of this disease, the patient will feel muscle weakness on both sides of the body. The person affected by this disease may have difficulty with actions such as climbing stairs, lifting objects, reaching overhead or standing while sitting. Polymyositis usually … Read more

Intoxications

What are poisonings? Poisonings consist of accidental contact with toxic substances that can cause serious health problems and even lead to life-threatening situations. In the case of pediatric poisonings, most of them usually occur at home due to the accidental ingestion by children of medicines, cleaning products or phytosanitary products. In addition, in pediatric age … Read more

Scleroderma (Systemic sclerosis)

What is scleroderma? Scleroderma is a chronic disease, considered orphan or rare, which is included in the rheumatic diseases. Its low prevalence is the reason why it is considered rare. Thus, 5-12 cases per year are detected for every 1,000,000 people. It affects, according to some studies, 3 people per 10,000 inhabitants, being more frequent … Read more

Septic arthritis

What is septic arthritis? Septic arthritis, also known as infectious arthritis or bacterial arthritis, is characterized by the invasion of the joint space by bacteria. This causes the joint to become inflamed resulting in pain. Prognosis of the disease In cases where treatment is started at the right time and the specialist manages to diagnose … Read more

Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR)

What is polymyalgia rheumatica? Polymyalgia rheumatica, often referred to as PMR, is a disease that causes pain, stiffness and limited mobility in the neck, back of the neck, shoulders, arms, hips, trunk, pelvic girdle and thighs. This condition, of unknown origin, is only suffered by people over 50 years of age. The pain, which does … Read more

Spondyloarthrosis

INDEX: What is spondyloarthrosis? Prognosis of the disease Symptoms Medical tests What causes spondyloarthrosis? Can it be prevented? Treatments for spondyloarthrosis What expert treats it? What is spondyloarthrosis? Spondyloarthrosis or osteoarthritis of the spine is a degenerative disease of the joint cartilage that can affect the cervical, lumbar or dorsal area. The causes of this … Read more

Respiratory problems

What are breathing problems? Breathing problems occur when the body is unable to get the oxygen it needs. They occur as a result of a stuffy nose or from physical exercise. However, in some cases they are symptoms of a serious illness. Some types can be: Lung problems, such as asthma, emphysema or pneumonia. Problems … Read more

Low size

What is short stature? Short stature is defined as a child who is noticeably shorter than other children of the same age. It is important to see your pediatrician if you notice a difference in your child’s height, as this may be the result of a problem with growth and development or nutrient absorption. Symptoms … Read more

Pain Management

What is pain management? Pain management is an interdisciplinary branch of medicine that aims to improve the quality of life of patients with chronic pain by reducing their suffering. It aims to relieve pain over the long term and can be practiced by a single physician or by a dedicated pain management team composed of … Read more