¿Qué es la artritis psoriásica? La artritis psoriásica es una afección que causa hinchazón y dolor en las articulaciones y los puntos donde los tendones y los ligamentos se adhieren a los huesos. La mayoría de las personas que desarrollan artritis psoriásica tienen psoriasis (una enfermedad de la piel), pero pocas tienen dolor en las articulaciones antes de la erupción en la piel.

¿Qué es la enfermedad de Paget? La enfermedad ósea de Paget es un trastorno crónico (de larga duración) que hace que los huesos crezcan y se debiliten más de lo normal. Por lo general, la enfermedad afecta solo a uno o a pocos huesos. Muchas de las personas que tienen la enfermedad de Paget no presentan síntomas. Sin embargo, los cambios en los huesos pueden causar: dolor en los huesos, huesos deformes, huesos rotos (fracturas), problemas en las articulaciones cercanas a los huesos con la enfermedad. Con tratamiento, muchas personas pueden: controlar sus síntomas, aliviar el dolor, controlar los efectos

¿Qué es el síndrome de Behçet? El síndrome de Behçet (se pronuncia beh-chet) puede afectar varias partes del cuerpo. Si tiene la enfermedad probablemente tenga aftas en la boca o en los genitales (órganos sexuales). Algunos síntomas más graves pueden incluir hinchazón, calentamiento, enrojecimiento y dolor de los ojos y otras partes del cuerpo. El nombre de la enfermedad viene del médico que la describió por primera vez, Dr. Hulusi Behçet.

¿Qué es la fibromialgia? La fibromialgia es un trastorno crónico (de larga duración) que causa dolor y sensibilidad en todo el cuerpo. También puede hacer que se sienta demasiado cansado (fatiga) y que tenga problemas para dormir. Los médicos no comprenden completamente qué causa la fibromialgia, pero las personas con el trastorno son más sensibles al dolor.

What is acne? Acne is a common skin condition that happens when hair follicles under the skin become clogged. Oil and dead skin cells plug the pores, and outbreaks of lesions (often called pimples or zits) can happen. Most often, the outbreaks occur on the face but can also appear on the back, chest, and shoulders. For most people, acne tends to go away by the time they reach their thirties, but some people in their forties and fifties continue to have this skin problem.

What is fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a long-lasting disorder that causes pain and tenderness throughout the body. It also can cause you to feel overly tired (fatigue) and have trouble sleeping. Doctors do not fully understand what causes fibromyalgia, but people with the disorder are more sensitive to pain.

What is Behçet’s disease? Behçet’s disease can affect different parts of your body. If you have the disease, you probably have sores in the mouth or on the genitals (sex organs). More serious symptoms can include swelling, heat, redness, and pain in the eyes and other parts of the body. The disease is named after the doctor who first described it, Dr. Hulusi Behçet.

What is Paget’s disease? Paget’s disease of bone is a chronic (long-lasting) disorder that causes bones to grow larger and become weaker than normal. Usually only one or a few bones have the disease. Many people with Paget’s disease do not have symptoms. However, the bone changes can cause: Bone pain. Misshapen bones. Broken bones (fractures). Problems in the joints near the bones with the disease. With treatment, many people can: Manage their symptoms. Improve pain. Control the effects of the disease.

What is scoliosis? Scoliosis is a sideways curve of the spine. Children and teens with scoliosis have an abnormal S-shaped or C-shaped curve of the spine. The curve can happen on either side of the spine and in different places in the spine. With treatment, observation, and follow-up with the doctor, most children and teens with scoliosis have normal, active lives.

What is scleroderma? Scleroderma is an autoimmune connective tissue and rheumatic disease that causes inflammation in the skin and other areas of the body. This inflammation leads to patches of tight, hard skin. Scleroderma involves many systems in your body. A connective tissue disease is one that affects tissues such as skin, tendons, and cartilage. There are two major types of scleroderma: Localized scleroderma only affects the skin and the structures directly under the skin. Systemic scleroderma, also called systemic sclerosis, affects many systems in the body. This is the more serious type of scleroderma and can damage your blood

What is psoriatic arthritis? Psoriatic arthritis is a condition that causes swelling and pain in joints and the places where tendons and ligaments attach to bones. Most people who develop psoriatic arthritis already have psoriasis (a skin disease), but a small number have joint pain before the skin rash.