Introduction Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR), often referred to as muskelreumatism, is an inflammatory disorder that causes muscle pain and stiffness, primarily in the shoulders, neck, and hips. The condition typically affects people over the age of 50 and is more common…
Glomerulonephritis, also known as kidney inflammation, is a group of diseases that damage the glomeruli, which are the filtering units of the kidneys. This damage can lead to impaired kidney function, fluid retention, and other complications. Understanding the causes, recognizing…
Introduction Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), also known as childhood rheumatism, is the most common type of chronic arthritis in children. It is characterized by persistent joint inflammation, pain, and swelling that lasts for at least six weeks in children under…
Introduction Psoriatic arthritis is a chronic inflammatory joint disease associated with psoriasis, a skin condition characterized by red, scaly patches. This form of arthritis can affect any joint in the body and often leads to pain, swelling, and stiffness. Psoriatic…
Introduction Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), also known as ledgångsreumatism, is a chronic autoimmune disease that primarily affects the joints. It causes persistent inflammation, pain, swelling, and stiffness, often in multiple joints at the same time. Over time, RA can lead to…
Introduction Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease that can affect multiple organs and tissues throughout the body, including the skin, joints, kidneys, heart, lungs, and nervous system. SLE is characterized by periods of flare-ups and remission, with…
Introduction Pleurisy, also known as pleuritis, is an inflammation of the pleura, which are the two large, thin layers of tissue that separate the lungs from the chest wall. These layers are normally smooth and lubricated, allowing the lungs to…
Introduction Sarcoidosis is a rare, chronic inflammatory disease that can affect multiple organs in the body, most commonly the lungs and lymph nodes. It is characterized by the formation of small clusters of inflammatory cells called granulomas. These granulomas can…
Introduction Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord. In MS, the immune system mistakenly attacks the protective covering of nerve fibers, leading to inflammation and damage. This…
Introduction Vasculitis is a group of disorders characterized by inflammation of the blood vessels. This inflammation can cause the walls of blood vessels to thicken, weaken, narrow, or scar, restricting blood flow to organs and tissues. Vasculitis can affect any…
