Prolotherapy injects dextrose to trigger a controlled repair response, while PRP injects your own platelets concentrated 3 to 8 times to deliver growth factors directly. PRP has more data for tendons and knee arthritis, prolotherapy for loose ligaments, and both have mixed, cash-pay evidence.
Hormone therapy is the most effective treatment for hot flashes and night sweats, and most healthy women under 60 face only small absolute risks from it.
Eczema is a group of chronic inflammatory skin conditions, led by atopic dermatitis, caused by a weak skin barrier and an overactive immune response. It affects up to 25% of children and 7.3% of US adults and is managed with moisturizers, anti-inflammatory medicines and trigger control.
At a Glance IBS is a diagnosis of exclusion based on symptom patterns. SIBO is a specific condition with measurable bacterial overgrowth in the small intestine. Up to 78% of IBS patients may actually have SIBO as the underlying cause of their symptoms. Testing is the key differentiator. Lactulose or glucose breath testing can identify…
At a Glance Widespread joint pain has a wide differential, from autoimmune conditions (RA, lupus) to infections (Lyme, post-COVID), metabolic causes (thyroid, vitamin D), and structural issues (hypermobility/EDS). The pattern of joint involvement, symmetry, which joints, morning stiffness duration, swelling, narrows the diagnosis significantly. A basic blood workup (CRP, ESR, RF, anti-CCP, ANA, vitamin D,…
Fibromyalgia is a pain processing disorder that does not damage organs, while lupus is an autoimmune disease with measurable signs such as a positive ANA, low complement or kidney involvement. Learn the symptoms, blood tests and diagnostic criteria that separate them, and how to manage both.
At a Glance What it is: Stem cell therapy for back pain uses concentrated regenerative cells, most commonly bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC), injected into damaged spinal structures to promote tissue repair. Conditions treated: Degenerative disc disease, facet joint osteoarthritis, and sacroiliac (SI) joint dysfunction. Evidence level: Early, small clinical trials and case series show…
Stem cell therapy for back pain injects regenerative cells into a degenerated disc or facet joint. No stem cell product is FDA approved for back pain, and small trials show benefit in some patients while larger trials are still settling the question.
Diet plays a significant role in managing Crohn’s disease, influencing inflammation, flares, and nutritional status. Here are the dietary approaches with the strongest evidence, plus practical guidance on what to eat during flares and remission.
Nummular eczema produces distinctive coin-shaped patches that can be mistaken for ringworm or psoriasis. Here’s how to identify it, what causes it, and the best treatment strategies.
Relapsing MS is treated with injectable, oral and infusion disease-modifying therapies, and the high-efficacy antibodies cut relapse rates by roughly 50 to 70 percent in their trials. Here is how each class works, what monitoring it needs and what is in the pipeline.
At a Glance Osteoarthritis (OA) is driven by mechanical wear and cartilage degradation; rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease attacking synovial tissue. The treatments are fundamentally different. Morning stiffness lasting more than 60 minutes strongly suggests RA; OA stiffness typically resolves within 30 minutes of movement. RA requires early DMARD therapy to prevent irreversible…
