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What is Olecranon Bursitis?

Trauma: A hard blow to the elbow such as hitting it or falling on top of it could cause the bursa to swell. Too much pressure: Leaning your elbow a...

Pain Relief: How NSAIDs Work

NSAIDs -- or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs -- are among the most common pain relief medicines in the world. By blocking the Cox enzymes, NSA...

Exercise to Treat Arthritis

Although arthritis treatment usually includes medication, a tailored arthritis exercise program can help relieve pain and fatigue and preserve join...

Avascular Necrosis (AVN or Osteonecrosis)

Avascular necrosis (AVN) is the death of bone tissue due to a loss of blood supply. If the bone and surrounding joint collapse, you may have severe...

Reactive Arthritis

There is no specific test for diagnosing reactive arthritis, but the doctor may check the urethral discharge for sexually transmitted diseases. Blo...

Whats in Your Joint Pain Medicine?

Like aspirin, acetaminophen (Tylenol) is used in many OTC products. And like aspirin, it relieves pain and fever. Acetaminophen is also the active ...

Arthritis Footcare: It's in The Shoes

A bar of leather attached to the bottom of the shoe behind the arch of the foot can help by displacing pressure from the ball to the middle of the ...

Specific Phobias

The term 'phobia' refers to a group of anxiety symptoms brought on by certain objects or situations. Witnessing a traumatic event in which others e...

Trichotillomania

Trichotillomania, also known as “hair-pulling disorder,” is a type of impulse control disorder. A doctor might refer someone who has symptoms of tr...

What is Social Anxiety Disorder or Social Phobia?

In some people with social anxiety disorder, the fear is limited to one or two particular situations, like speaking in public or initiating a conve...

Agoraphobia

Doctors aren't sure what causes agoraphobia. You may get it if you have a lot of panic attacks. You avoid certain places and situations because you...

What is Pick's Disease?

Around 50,000 to 60,000 people in the U.S. have Pick's disease. Up to 25% of people with Pick's disease received a gene that causes it from a paren...