Relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) is the most common type of multiple sclerosis (MS). Although all types of MS affect patients differently, RRMS has its own hallmark progression. It is characterized by relapses or exacerbations — clearly defined episodes of new or increasing neurological symptoms — followed by periods of partial or total recovery, or…
Stroke alters your life in many ways, but you still can have a great life after surviving one. Hear from stroke survivors and medical specialists about being stronger after stroke. The “Stronger After Stroke” podcast discusses difficult topics, such as family relationships and sex after stroke. It also shares survivors’ stories about navigating life after stroke….
Arthritis in the hands, most commonly osteoarthritis, feels painful, with stiff and swollen joints. There are many forms of arthritis that can affect the hands, including rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis. Osteoarthritis is more common in older adults and often is thought of a result of wear and tear. Osteoarthritis often affects the thumb —…
Trigger finger affects the tendons that move the fingers, and feels like there is a locking or catching when the fingers are bent or straightened. There also can be pain or stiffness in the fingers. In severe cases, the finger becomes stuck in the bent position. Trigger finger can affect all the fingers and the…
Lateral epicondylitis, known by its more familiar name, tennis elbow, is a painful condition of the forearm muscles and tendons. You don’t have to be a pro on the court to develop tennis elbow. Tennis elbow typically occurs in people ages 30 to 50. Tennis elbow is swelling of the tendons that bend your wrist…
A common injury to the tendon that straightens the tip of the finger or thumb is called a mallet finger. Sometimes mallet finger is called baseball finger, since the injury can happen when an object such as a ball, impacts the finger and causes the tendon to bend farther than it should. The tendon may…
Ganglion cyst treatment is often unnecessary. These harmless bumps that form on the back of the hand where it meets the wrist usually cause no pain. Ganglion cysts can be as large as an inch in diameter. If the ganglion cyst grows or prevents normal range of motion, surgical treatment may be recommended. Ganglion cysts…
Carpal tunnel syndrome feels like numbness, weakness, pain and tingling in the wrist, hand and fingers. It’s caused by pinching or pressure on the median nerve as it runs through a tunnel of bone, ligaments and tendons in the wrist. Carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms often occur from the thumb to the ring finger. Symptoms tend…
Home infusion pharmacy services are available for those in recovering from surgery, receiving treatment for an infection or medical condition, or supplementing nutritional needs. The Norton Pharmacy Home Infusion Services team of professionals will monitor your therapy and work with your medical provider to deliver safe and effective care. The team also will work with…
Support for a portion of this digital education resource has been made possible by the Harold, Juanita, David, Dennis & Gary Koon Charitable Foundation through the Norton Healthcare Foundation.
An annual check up is part of taking care of yourself so that you can be healthy, be there for others and do the things you want to do. An annual check up literally can save your life by uncovering serious conditions that haven’t started showing any symptoms. Your annual check up helps build a…
There are four broad types of multiple sclerosis (MS) that either can be independent of one another or represent a progression. MS is a complex disease that often can be difficult to diagnose, as one patient’s symptoms vary greatly from another’s. The experience and training of the board-certified and fellowship-trained MS specialists at the Norton…