Medical Review: Dr. Gerald Mastaw, MD – Board-Certified PhysicianLast Updated: October 2025 Why Knee Pain Happens Your knee joint is one of the body’s most complex and hard-working joints — where your thighbone (femur), shinbone (tibia), and kneecap (patella) meet, supported by strong ligaments, tendons, and cartilage.Because it absorbs so much pressure during daily movement,…
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease that primarily affects the joints, although it can also impact other parts of the body. In RA, the immune system mistakenly attacks the synovium, the lining of the joints, leading to inflammation, swelling, and pain. Over time, this ongoing immune activity can result in cartilage breakdown, bone…
Medical Review: Dr. Gerald Mastaw, MD – Board-Certified PhysicianLast Updated: October 2025 Understanding IBD Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a chronic inflammatory condition of the digestive tract.The two primary types are: Common Symptoms Triggers can vary from person to person, stress, infections, or dietary sensitivities often play a role. IBD is not the same as…
Medical Review: Dr. Gerald Mastaw, MD – Board-Certified PhysicianLast Updated: October 2025 What Is Hip Pain and Why Does It Happen? The hip joint is one of the body’s largest weight-bearing structures, a ball-and-socket design built to handle movement, rotation, and constant pressure.When injury, inflammation, or degeneration affects this area, even simple activities such as…
Medical Review: Dr. Gerald Mastaw, MD – Board-Certified PhysicianLast Updated: October 2025 What Is Erectile Dysfunction? Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common men’s-health condition in which it becomes difficult to achieve or maintain an erection firm enough for sexual activity.While occasional difficulty is normal, persistent ED can affect confidence, relationships, and quality of life. Although…
Medical Review: Dr. Gerald Mastaw, MD – Board-Certified PhysicianLast Updated: October 2025 What Is Crohn’s Disease? Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes ongoing inflammation anywhere along the gastrointestinal (GI) tract — most often the small intestine and the beginning of the large intestine.This inflammation can lead to pain, fatigue, and…
Medical Review: Dr. Gerald Mastaw, MD – Board-Certified PhysicianLast Updated: October 2025 What Causes Wrist & Hand Pain? Your wrists and hands contain a complex network of joints, tendons, ligaments, and nerves that allow for precise movement and strength. Because they’re used constantly, typing, lifting, gripping, they’re also prone to strain, inflammation, and degeneration over…
Medical Review: Dr. Gerald Mastaw, MD – Board-Certified PhysicianLast Updated: October 2025 What Is Post-Stroke Syndrome? Post-Stroke Syndrome refers to the lasting physical, cognitive, and emotional effects that can occur after a stroke.While some people recover rapidly, others may experience ongoing challenges that persist for months or even years. Common Symptoms Include: These symptoms vary…
Medical Review: Dr. Gerald Mastaw, MD – Board-Certified PhysicianLast Updated: October 2025 What Is Peripheral Neuropathy? Peripheral neuropathy occurs when the peripheral nerves, the network that carries signals between your brain, spinal cord, and the rest of your body, become damaged or dysfunctional.These nerves control sensation, movement, and involuntary functions such as blood pressure, digestion,…
Medical Review: Dr. Gerald Mastaw, MD – Board-Certified PhysicianLast Updated: October 2025 What Is Parkinson’s Disease? Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects movement, balance, and coordination.It occurs when the brain’s dopamine-producing neurons, located in an area called the substantia nigra, break down over time. Dopamine acts as a chemical messenger that allows…
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