Jabeen Begum

Dec 18, 2024 | webmd.com | Hallie Levine |Jabeen Begum

You can't move like you used to. It's painful to walk the dog, climb a flight of stairs, or simply get out of a chair. You've tried medicines, injections, and physical therapy. Nothing seems to work. If that's the case, it could be time to consider knee replacement surgery. Also known as arthroplasty, knee replacement surgery is one of the most common bone surgeries in the U.S. It can help ease the pain caused by severe arthritis. It also may help you move more freely.

Dec 17, 2024 | webmd.com | Annie Stuart |Lori King |Jabeen Begum

Bone cancer is when cells in your bones grow out of control. Usually, when you have bone cancer, it comes from another cancer that has spread to your bones or metastatic bone cancer. But sometimes, the cancer cells start in your bones. In that case, it's called primary bone cancer. Primary bone cancer is very rare; only about 1% of all cancers are primary bone cancers. There are four types of primary bone cancer which vary in the people they tend to affect and treatments.

Oct 23, 2024 | webmd.com | Keri Wiginton |Kim Painter |Jabeen Begum

Thyroid eye disease (TED) is an immune system disorder that affects the way your eyes look and work. The immune system doesn’t function right in people with this condition. That leads to inflammation that causes the muscles and tissues around your eyes to puff up. In most people, the symptoms of TED are mild. But the condition can be more serious. Often, your eyes will feel dry and irritated. You might get swelling that pushes your eyes forward or affects how you see.

Aug 27, 2024 | webmd.com | Regina Boyle Wheeler |Jabeen Begum

The macula is in the center of your eye’s retina. It lets you see what’s right in front of you in sharp focus. But if you have macular edema, fluid collects in the retina and causes the macula to swell. Your central vision may become blurry. Reading a book, watching TV, recognizing faces, or telling the difference between colors can be hard. There are two types of common macular edema: diabetic and cystoid. Early treatment can help you see better and even save your sight.

Jun 18, 2024 | webmd.com | Matt McMillen |Jabeen Begum

Steroid injections, sometimes called cortisone shots, are injections of man-made drugs called corticosteroids that can help ease pain and inflammation (swelling) in specific areas of your body. Corticosteroids are similar to cortisol, a hormone your body makes in your adrenal glands. They are not the same as the hormone-related steroid compounds that some athletes use.