Chronic Conditions

While rare, hemophilia is an inherited bleeding disorder where the blood fails to clot properly. The dangerous side of this condition is that it can lead to spontaneous bleeding, such as after injury or surgery, even leading to life-threatening situations. In this article, we explore hemophilia diets, signs and treatment options, like using novoMEDLINK, a resource site that provides therapy options for patients with hemophilia. How can you get this disorder under control? What should you know? Let's take a look. Our blood contains clotting factors, which are proteins...

I have witnessed a friend or loved one experience the debilitating, all-encompassing pain of a migraine headache. I cannot imagine this level of pain. Perhaps worse yet, those who experience migraine headaches will likely experience them regularly. Migraines hit hard and hit fast, so early intervention is critical. One drug that offers promising relief is QULIPTA® (atogepant), a pill specifically designed to prevent migraine attacks in adults. The good news is that a migraine headache does not indicate some more sinister underlying medical condition. But this is a small...

Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a relatively common chronic immune system disease that leaves affected individuals with inflammation within the tube running from the mouth to the stomach. An excess of white blood cells lining the esophagus causes painful inflammation. Let's dive into EoE. Research has shown that allergies to certain foods may worsen the symptoms of EoE, and many health experts suggest that eliminating six essential foods can improve symptoms: Excluding certain foods from the diet has been a cornerstone of EoE treatment. During the early 2000s, researchers found...

Our immune systems are designed to keep us healthy and protect us from viruses, bacteria and other pathogens. But what happens if the immune system isn’t functioning properly? You may end up with chronic infections or illnesses that are hard to shake. A major contributor to immune system dysfunction is a category of conditions called primary immunodeficiencies. Below, we’ll take a closer look at what primary immunodeficiency is, the top signs to watch out for and some recommended treatments from health professionals. Primary immunodeficiency (PI) is made up of...