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Psoriasis

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What is psoriasis? Psoriasis is a chronic (long-lasting) disease in which the immune system works too much, causing patches of skin to become scaly and inflamed. Most often, psoriasis affects the: Scalp. Elbows. Knees. The symptoms of psoriasis can sometimes go through cycles, flaring for a few weeks or months followed by times when they subside (or go into remission). If you have psoriasis, you may have a higher risk of getting other serious conditions, including: Psoriatic arthritis. Heart attack or stroke. Mental health problems, such as low self-esteem, anxiety, and depression.

Psoriasis

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¿Qué es la psoriasis? La psoriasis es una enfermedad crónica (de larga duración) en la que el sistema inmunológico trabaja demasiado, provocando que ciertas áreas de la piel se vuelvan escamosas e inflamadas. Por lo general, la psoriasis afecta a: el cuero cabelludo, los codos, las rodillas. A veces, los síntomas de la psoriasis son cíclicos, con brotes que duran algunas semanas o varios meses, seguidos de momentos en los que hay mejoría (es decir, entran en remisión). Si tiene psoriasis, puede correr un mayor riesgo de tener otras afecciones graves, entre ellas: artritis psoriásica, ataques al corazón o accidentes

Sjögren’s Syndrome

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What is Sjögren’s syndrome? Sjögren’s syndrome is a chronic (long-lasting) disorder that happens when the immune system attacks the glands that make moisture in the eyes, mouth, and other parts of the body. The main symptoms are dry eyes and mouth, but the disorder may affect other parts of the body. Many people with Sjogren’s syndrome say they feel tired often (fatigue). They also may have joint and muscle pain. In addition, the disease can damage the lungs, kidneys, and nervous system.

Síndrome de Sjögren

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¿Qué es el síndrome de Sjögren? El síndrome de Sjögren es un trastorno crónico (de larga duración) que ocurre cuando el sistema inmunitario ataca las glándulas que producen humedad en los ojos, la boca y otras partes del cuerpo. Los síntomas principales son resequedad en los ojos y la boca, pero el trastorno puede afectar otras partes del cuerpo. Muchas personas con síndrome de Sjögren dicen que se sienten cansadas con frecuencia (fatiga). También pueden tener dolor en las articulaciones y en los músculos. Además, la enfermedad puede dañar los pulmones, los riñones y el sistema nervioso.

Marfan Syndrome

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What is Marfan syndrome? Marfan syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects the body’s ability to make healthy connective tissue, which supports the bones, muscles, organs, and tissues in your body. The condition can affect different areas of the body, including: Bones, ligaments, tendons, and cartilage. Organs, such as the heart and lungs. Skin.

Síndrome de Marfan

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¿Qué es el síndrome de Marfan? El síndrome de Marfan es un trastorno genético que afecta la capacidad del cuerpo para producir tejido conectivo sano. Este tejido es el que da sostén a los huesos, los músculos, los órganos y los demás tejidos del cuerpo. Este síndrome puede afectar diferentes áreas del cuerpo, como: huesos, ligamentos, tendones y cartílagos; órganos, como el corazón y los pulmones; la piel.

Alopecia Areata

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What is alopecia areata? Alopecia areata is a disease that causes hair loss. In alopecia areata, the immune system attacks the structures in skin that form hair (hair follicles). Alopecia areata usually affects the head and face, though hair can be lost from any part of the body. Hair typically falls out in small, round patches about the size of a quarter. In some cases, hair loss is more extensive.

Alopecia areata

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¿Qué es la alopecia areata? La alopecia areata es una enfermedad que provoca la caída del pelo. En la alopecia areata, el sistema inmunitario ataca los folículos pilosos (las estructuras de la piel que forman el pelo). Por lo general, la alopecia areata afecta la cabeza y la cara, aunque se puede perder el pelo en cualquier parte del cuerpo. En la mayoría de los casos, el pelo se cae en parches pequeños y redondos del tamaño de una moneda estadounidense de 25 centavos. En algunos casos, la caída del pelo es más extensa.

Gout

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What is gout? Gout is a type of arthritis that causes pain and swelling in your joints, usually as flares that last for a week or two, and then go away. Gout flares often begin in your big toe or a lower limb. Gout happens when high levels of a substance called serum urate build up in your body. When this happens, needle-shaped crystals form in and around the joint. This leads to inflammation and arthritis of the joint. However, many people with high levels of serum urate will not develop gout. With early diagnosis, treatment, and lifestyle changes, gout

Gota

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¿Qué es la gota? La gota es un tipo de artritis que causa dolor e hinchazón en las articulaciones, generalmente en forma de ataques que duran de una a dos semanas y luego desaparecen. A menudo, los ataques de gota comienzan en el dedo gordo del pie o en una extremidad inferior. La gota ocurre cuando se acumulan altas concentraciones de una sustancia llamada urato sérico (ácido úrico) en el cuerpo. Cuando esto sucede, se forman cristales en forma de aguja en y alrededor de la articulación, provocando inflamación y artritis en la misma. No obstante, hay muchas personas con

통풍이 (Gout)

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통풍이란 무엇인가요? 통풍은 관절에 통증과 부종을 일으키는 일종의 관절염이며 보통, 1주 또는 2주 동안 지속하다가 사라지는 발작입니다. 통풍 발작은 흔히 엄지발가락이나 하지에서 시작합니다. 통풍은 혈청 요산염으로 불리는 높은 수치의 물질이 몸안에 축적될 때 일어납니다. 이런 일이 일어나면 바늘 모양의 결정체들이 관절 내부와 주위에 형성됩니다. 이것은 관절의 염증과 관절염을 초래합니다. 그러나 혈청 요산염 수치가 높은 대부분 사람들은 통풍이 생기지 않습니다. 조기 진단, 치료, 그리고 생활양식의 변화를 통해, 통풍은 가장 관리가 가능한 형태의 관절염 중 하나입니다.

Bệnh Gout (Gout)

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Bệnh Gút Là Gì? Gút là một dạng viêm khớp gây đau khớp và sưng khớp, những vết sưng thường kéo dài trong một hoặc hai tuần, sau đó biến mất. Vết sưng do bệnh gút thường bắt đầu ở ngón chân cái hoặc chi dưới. Bệnh gút xuất hiện khi nồng độ muối urat trong huyết thanh tích tụ trong cơ thể tăng cao. Khi điều này xảy ra, các tinh thể hình kim hình thành trong khớp và xung quanh khớp. Tình trạng này dẫn đến viêm và viêm khớp. Tuy nhiên, nhiều người có nồng độ muối

Growth Plate Injuries

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What are growth plate injuries? The growth plate is the area of tissue near the ends of long bones in children and teens that determines what length and shape the bone will be once it is done growing. Each long bone— the thigh bone, the bones in the forearm, and the bones in the hands and fingers—has at least two growth plates, one at each end. Once your child has finished growing, the growth plates close and are replaced by solid bone. The growth plates are weak areas of your child’s growing skeleton, making it easier to injure them. Injuries

Lesiones en las placas de crecimiento

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¿Qué son las lesiones en las placas de crecimiento? Las placas de crecimiento son las áreas de tejidos cerca de los extremos de los huesos largos en los niños y los adolescentes que determinan qué longitud y forma tendrá el hueso una vez que ha terminado de crecer. Cada uno de los huesos largos (los huesos de los muslos, los antebrazos, las manos y los dedos) tiene al menos dos placas de crecimiento, una en cada extremo. Una vez que su hijo haya terminado de crecer, las placas de crecimiento se cierran y son reemplazadas por hueso sólido. Debido a