Nuno Lemos

6 articles

Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is a degenerative condition affecting joints. It is characterized by a degeneration of the cartilage, subchondral bone and synovium. Pain and joint stiffness are the major symptoms.

Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a group of diseases affecting the eye, involving injury of the optic nerve and impairing vision. It is commonly associated with increased pressure inside the eye.

Migraine

Migraine is a common type of headache. The condition is characterized by recurrent episodes of unilateral, localized pain that is frequently accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and other symptoms.

Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a condition of the bones in which they become fragile and tend to break. The symptoms appear often after a break and it is otherwise asymptomatic.

Gout

Gout is an inflammatory crystal arthropathy caused by precipitation and deposition of uric acid crystals in synovial fluid and tissues. It is the most common type of arthritis.

Chronic Periodontitis

Chronic periodontitis is a chronic inflammation of the gums, caused by accumulation of large amounts of dental plaque. At first, it may appear as gingivitis with few symptoms of irritation, ...