Dr. Christian L Otrakji MD

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• The Lesser Known Symptoms of Lupus

  Lupus, which means wolf in Latin, is as strange, unpredictable, and mysterious as its name. It is not a name for one single disease. With the name lupus, it could mean four diseases which are systemic lupus, cutaneous lupus, drug-induced lupus, and neonatal lupus. Out of all of them, systemic lupus...

• How Common is Lupus, and What Does it Look Like?

  SymptomsThe affected person may exhibit one or more of the following symptoms. Symptoms are not always consistent, as they may flare up or disappear at any time. ...

• How Keeping a Simple Food Log Can Help Manage Crohn's.

  Even though millions of people suffer from Crohn's, the disease is a very personal one. Eating a special diet can help symptoms stay under control by avoiding aggravating foods. But what kinds of foods and ingredients should be avoided? Unfortunately, this answer may be different for anyone living...

• When to See a Doctor About a Sore Throat

  Both children and adults can be affected by sore throats for a variety of reasons. These include bacteria, allergy, viruses and drainage of a runny nose that can lead to throat pain or discomfort.Sore throat is usually a symptom of an underlying condition. To be able to treat a sore throat, the...

• The Different Types of Eating Disorders

  Eating disorders are not just conditions related to food. They are serious physical and emotional problems which may have life-threatening outcomes for men and women. Eating disorders are not trends or lifestyle choices.  Anyone can have an eating disorder despite their sex, age or cultural...