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Many rheumatic conditions begin with mild, generic symptoms that make it hard to recognize you have a serious problem. Gout is different. Gout is an inflammatory arthritis that appears suddenly, causing … [Continue Reading...]

Most people take their bones for granted, assuming they have strong, healthy bones that will support their active lifestyle. They’re blissfully unaware that all adults slowly but continuously lose … [Continue Reading...]

You may think of arthritis as a disease that appears in late adulthood, but that only applies to degenerative types like osteoarthritis. Inflammatory arthritis is different. You can develop several types … [Continue Reading...]

Vasculitis causes blood vessel inflammation. The disease can affect any blood vessel, resulting in problems that can affect any organ. Some types of vasculitis are mild, but many cause serious … [Continue Reading...]

When lower back pain strikes teens and young adults, it’s usually because they pulled a muscle or started a new athletic activity. But if you’re younger than 30 and … [Continue Reading...]

Everyone should make the effort to keep their bones strong, but it’s a pressing concern for women. After the age of 50, nearly 20% of women will develop osteoporosis, and more than … [Continue Reading...]

By the time you’re 30, your bones have reached their maximum size and density (peak mass). After reaching peak mass, your body continuously removes old and damaged bone and replaces … [Continue Reading...]

Early treatment of vasculitis is essential if you want to prevent complications, and learning the signs is the only way to know you should seek help. But don’t expect vasculitis to … [Continue Reading...]

Your hands and feet put up with a lot of stress throughout the day, so they could be sore for any number of reasons. If you haven’t suffered an … [Continue Reading...]

Rheumatologists frequently treat tendonitis (inflamed tendon) for two reasons. For starters, they specialize in inflammatory conditions affecting your muscles, ligaments, and tendons. They also see many patients with tendonitis because it … [Continue Re..

Though all types of vasculitis are considered to be rare diseases, some are more common than others. A few forms affect only one in a million people, making them truly rare. … [Continue Reading...]

Dr. Behnam Khaleghi Receives Congressional Recognition from U.S. Congressman Ken Calvert Dr. Behnam Khaleghi, board-certified rheumatologist at Pacific Rheumatology Medical Center (PRMC), receives a certificate of special recognition from … [Continue Readi

Regenerative medicine relieves pain by tapping into your body’s natural ability to heal. Thanks to advanced technology, we can harvest the cells responsible for healing and inject them at the … [Continue Reading...]

Most people think of arthritis as a problem they may need to deal with when they’re older. While it’s true that osteoarthritis usually appears after the age of 50, rheumatoid arthritis … [Continue Reading...]

Vitamins and minerals are called essential nutrients for good reason. They perform hundreds of roles that keep your body alive and healthy, yet your body doesn’t produce them. That means … [Continue Reading...]

Heart disease, cancer, stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, and diabetes share two things in common. They rank in the top-eight causes of death, and they’re all directly associated with chronic inflammation. … [Continue Reading...]

As one of regenerative medicine’s starring treatments, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections are increasingly used in many medical fields, from orthopedics and dental surgery to dermatology and rheumatology. PRP’s ability to activate … [Continue Reading...

There’s no doubt that your diet can cause inflammation. On the other hand, the foods you eat can also fight inflammation. Whether your diet is to blame for your … [Continue Reading...]

You may be surprised to learn that you can eat a healthy, balanced diet and still be at risk of developing a vitamin (or mineral) deficiency. Your risk skyrockets … [Continue Reading...]

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) eases joint pain the best way possible: by healing damaged tissues and reducing inflammation. Orthopedic specialists often use PRP to heal joint injuries. It also effectively … [Continue Reading...]

Scleroderma is a complex disease. It shares symptoms with many different diseases and affects multiple body systems. The symptoms you initially develop may be different from the issues that arise … [Continue Reading...]

The widespread availability of CBD in neighborhood outlets translates into a huge market with massive sales. In 2019, consumers spent $845 million on CBD products, and that number is projected to … [Continue Reading...]

Most of us have had some experience with having a mentor at one moment in our lives, even if we don’t realize it. Whether that person was an older … [Continue Reading...]

You can prevent tendonitis by learning about the bad habits that cause the condition and taking steps to avoid them. And if you want to stay active, prevention is the way … [Continue Reading...]

Stress comes from many sources, both good and bad. Your body’s stress increases during intensive exercise or athletic training as well as when you’re sick, you have a chronic … [Continue Reading...]

Hot flashes and night sweats can make you miserable, but they’re not the most worrisome health concerns after menopause. When estrogen production drops, nearly every system in your body … [Continue Reading...]

You can take steps to strengthen your immune system, but you should know right from the start that there’s no pill or action you can take that will suddenly … [Continue Reading...]

Dr. Khaleghi, the leading rheumatologist at Pacific Rheumatology Medical Center (PRMC), has recently joined the Dean’s Leadership Council (DLC) at the UCI School of Biological Sciences. He joins an established group … [Continue Reading...]

People with arthritis face a major conundrum, and it’s this: Exercise is essential if they want to reduce joint pain and maintain optimal function, but how can they exercise when they’re … [Continue Reading...]

Scleroderma is such a rare disease that there’s only one way to be sure you get the very best treatment. You need a rheumatology expert who is familiar with all … [Continue Reading...]

When 1.5 million Americans — and at least 5 million people around the world — suffer from lupus, myths and misinformation are bound to arise. At Pacific Rheumatology Medical Center, we want … [Continue Reading...]

Tendonitis is an issue that affects many of the patients we care for at Pacific Rheumatology Medical Center. Many people think that surgery is required to fix the aches and … [Continue Reading...]

Almost a quarter of all American adults have doctor-diagnosed arthritis. Travelling can be a challenge when stiffness, soreness, and pain set in, but you can still enjoy visiting friends and family … [Continue Reading...]

Vasculitis may not be a common health problem, but it can affect anyone at any age. And getting an early diagnosis makes it easier to relieve your symptoms, put the … [Continue Reading...]

Intermittent fasting does a great job of helping you lose weight, and weight loss has a positive impact on your health, improving chronic conditions such as diabetes and high … [Continue Reading...]

Gout is a common inflammatory arthritis that occurs three times more frequently in men than women. While a gout attack is incredibly painful, early treatment often reduces the severity and frequency … [Continue Reading...]

Somewhere between 15 and 24 million Americans have autoimmune disorders. The exact number is hard to pin down because there are 80-100 different autoimmune diseases. The statistics that are reported depend on … [Continue Reading...]

We’re seven months into the COVID-19 pandemic, yet we still get up in the morning and read headlines telling us that Orange County set a coronavirus record. One day, the … [Continue Reading...]

Of the 1.5 million Americans diagnosed with lupus, more than 90% are women. Beyond these facts, it’s hard to narrow lupus down to a standard definition. Each person with lupus has … [Continue Reading...]

Stem cells and platelets work together in your body, complementing one another as they heal injuries and diseases. At Pacific Rheumatology Medical Center, under the direction of Dr. Behnam Khaleghi, we … [Continue Reading...]

You probably know that the lifestyle choices that help you stay energized and active are the same ones that support your overall health. But even if you understand how … [Continue Reading...]

Inflammation or swelling is the body’s natural way of repairing itself. But this healing process can sometimes cause pain or soreness. Inflammation can also be caused by arthritis and … [Continue Reading...]

Pain is meant to be a good thing. It’s your body saying to your brain, “Something’s wrong.” Once the source of the pain goes away — say an injury … [Continue Reading...]

Do you suffer from chronic pain due to arthritis? You aren’t alone. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that by 2040, 78 million US adults (26% … [Continue Reading...]

A 2014 study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that 8.6 million Americans are injured playing sports each year. That’s 34 people out of every 1,000. Out of … [Continue Reading...]

A rare autoimmune disease, scleroderma involves the hardening of connective tissue throughout your body. Connective tissue holds the different parts of your body together and gives your body structure: Your skin, … [Continue Reading...]

Maybe your grandmother had a dowager’s hump — the hunched upper back that some women develop as they age. Or she broke a hip. Or your mother or your … [Continue Reading...]