Health Tip: Understanding Autoimmune Diseases
An autoimmune disease occurs when the body's immune system mistakenly begins to attack itself. More commonly known autoimmune diseases include lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis.
Here is more information about autoimmune diseases, courtesy of the U.S. National Women's Health Information Center:
* Autoimmune diseases affect more women than men, and tend to run in families.
* Symptoms may come and go, with no symptoms for a while, then a sudden, severe attack called a "flare-up."
* Symptoms and severity can vary greatly from disease to disease.
* Medication can help control symptoms, as can reducing stress. Meditation and self-hypnosis also have helped some people.
* People with an autoimmune disease should practice healthy habits including getting regular exercise, eating a proper diet, and getting plenty of sleep.
Health Tip: A Sprain in the Neck
A neck sprain can be caused by a car accident, a sudden impact or fall. Neck pain should be evaluated by a doctor, to see what kind of treatment may be required.
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons lists these possible symptoms of a neck sprain:
* Pain in the back of the neck -- especially pain that increases when the neck is moved.
* Stiffness or decreased range of neck movement.
* Pain that is greater a day or so after an injury than immediately following it.
* Muscle pain or spasms in the tops of the shoulders.
* Headache, particularly at the back of the head.
* Sore throat.
* Numbness in the arms or hands, or weakness or a tingling sensation in the arms.
* Irritability, fatigue, problems sleeping and an inability to concentrate.
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