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Despite both beingautoimmune diseases,multiple sclerosis(MS) andankylosing spondylitis(AS) are unrelated conditions. They rarely coexist, and they differ significantly in symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. In MS, the immune system attacks nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord and their protectivemyelincovering. FatCamera / Getty Images This may lead to neurological symptoms like numbness, weakness, and vision problems. This article will provide a brief overview of MS and AS. FatCamera / Getty Images...

Cold symptoms are typically mild and usually treated with over-the-counter (OTC) medications. As such, this article will outline important differences and similarities between Mucinex and DayQuil. Furthermore, it will highlight their respective uses, dosing requirements, side effects, and storage requirements. Jeff Greenberg / Getty Images Children may come down with a cold about six to eight times yearly. Instead, they treat the symptoms that come from having a cold. These symptoms can include:...

M. pruriens(velvet bean or cowage) can be found in food or supplement form. That means some supplement products may not contain what the label says. No supplement is intended to treat, cure, or prevent disease. Getty Images / zTONY The seeds and other parts ofM. pruriensare known to contain a plethora of bioactive compounds, such as: These and other compounds present inM. pruriensare known to have various beneficial health effects....

These all-in-one remedies are convenient but may contain more medication than you need. Some active ingredients come with side effects, warnings, and risks. This article discusses multi-symptom cold medicine. NoDerog / Getty Images Look for medicines that treat only the symptoms you have to avoid taking ones you don’t need. Be careful about mixing cold medicine with other OTC medications to avoid anaccidental overdose. Analgesics Analgesics reduce fever and relieve headaches, body aches, and sore throats....

Inside each of these main layer divisions are more layers and/or muscle groups. (The other intrinsic layers are the superficial and intermediate.) Four muscles comprise the deep layer of the intrinsic back muscles. Jordan Beal / EyeEm / Getty Images From superficial to deep: thesemispinalis, the multifidus, the rotatores and the interpinalis and intertransversii. The multifidus and rotatores have special functions and jobs as we’ll outline below. These triangles are located on either side of the spine, attaching on the transverse and spinous processes....

Duringcataract surgery, the natural lens is removed and a clear lens is inserted in its place. Most patients chose to have their implants focused for distance. Reading glasses or bifocals were then required for intermediate and near focusing. Patrice Latron / Getty Images These lenses are called presbyopia-correcting IOLs. Traditional monofocal implants, however, are usually covered by insurance and Medicare. As a result, most surgeons charge a fee or an upcharge to traditional cataract surgery....

In general,MS disease-modifying treatments (DMTs)are the best way to prevent visual deficits from occurring. Rehabilitation therapies may also be appropriate in some cases. Symptoms The vision changes in MS are most recognizable when they produce diminished vision or blurred vision. Verywell / Alexandra Gordon MS can cause exacerbations (relapses) and may progressively worsen. The visual changes, similarly, can occur when you have a relapse or may worsen over time. With the disease, the demyelination (and symptoms) can progressively worsen or may relapse and remit....

Inmultiple sclerosis, those attacks are directed at the central nervous systemspecifically themyelin sheaththat protects nerve cells. Inrheumatoid arthritis, the immune system attacks target thesynoviumthe lining of the joints. Theseautoimmune diseasesmay share symptoms, but the root of these conditions are different. Fly View Productions / Getty Images Meanwhile, RA is characterized by joint pain, swelling, and stiffness. RA can also affect the bodys organs, including the skin, eyes, heart, and lungs....

Muscle atrophy is a condition in whichmuscles shrink. It is usually visibly noticeable, causing weakness and decreased muscle tone. So, what is muscle atrophy, and what can be done to reverse it? Jose Luis Pelaez Inc / Getty Images Muscle Atrophy or Muscle Wasting Muscle atrophy is the loss or decrease of muscle mass. Synonyms include muscle wasting, muscle loss, muscle catabolism, and muscle withering. If you have been active and exercising, your muscles will get larger and stronger in response....

Muscle contusions are very common sports injuries, second in frequency in athletes only tomuscle strains. The most common areas of injury are the thigh, followed by the arm. Typically, the issue is to exclude other, often more serious injuries. Mixmike / E+ / Getty Images These injuries may include fractures (broken bones), dislocations, and complete muscle ruptures. This causes a disruption of the small blood vessels called capillaries and bleeding into the muscle tissue....

Statinsare a group of cholesterol-lowering medications. Muscle pain associated with statins may be mild, uncomfortable, or significant enough to impact daily life. In rare cases, the drugs can have a serious impact on the muscles. NickyLloyd / Getty Images This article explores symptoms of statin-related muscle pain and why it happens. It also covers the diagnosis of statin-related muscle pain and treatment. Symptoms of Statin-Related Muscle Pain SAMS can vary in frequency and severity....

This action helps relievemuscle spasmsand tension that contribute to musculoskeletal pain. Different types of drugs are used as muscle relaxers. Finding the right one often involves a process of trial and error. UpperCut Images / Getty Images Furthermore, muscle relaxers are usually not used for the primary treatment of pain. This can be useful if the pain is interfering with your sleep. List of Common Muscle Relaxers Muscle relaxers are available by prescription....

martin-dm / Getty Images How Does Upper Crossed Syndrome Affect Posture? Upper crossed syndrome affects posture by creating a cross pattern of imbalanced muscles between the upper back and chest. The imbalances in muscle activation and movement as well as poor posture all contribute to pain. martin-dm / Getty Images There are also certain jobs and career paths that can contribute to risk of developing upper crossed syndrome. Bear in mind upper crossed syndrome is preventable and manageable....