GoutGout is a disorder that causes sudden attacks of intense pain, swelling, and redness in your joints or soft tissues. In many cases, the first attacks occur in the joints of the big toe, but gout can affect many other joints. It is one type of i

Vitamin DFact Sheet for Health ProfessionalsWoman shopping for dietary supplementsHave a question?Ask ODS: ods.od.nih.gov/contactTable of ContentsIntroductionReference IntakesSources of Vitamin DVitamin D Intakes and StatusVitamin D Defici

OverviewOsteoporosis causes bones to become weak and brittle — so brittle that a fall or even mild stresses such as bending over or coughing can cause a fracture. Osteoporosis-related fractures most commonly occur in the hip, wrist or spine.Bone i

Sprained AnkleAnkle sprains are common injuries that occur among people of all ages and activity levels; in fact, they are the number one reason for missed participation in athletics. An ankle sprain occurs when the strong ligaments that support

Brachial Plexus InjuriesThe brachial plexus is a network of intertwined nerves that control movement and sensation in the arm and hand. A traumatic brachial plexus injury involves sudden damage to these nerves, and may cause weakness, loss of feeli

Inflammatory Arthritis of the HipThere are many kinds of arthritis that can affect the hip joint and make it difficult to do everyday activities.The most common type is osteoarthritis (OA), a non-inflammatory arthritis. Also known as degenerative

Inflammatory Arthritis of the HipThere are many kinds of arthritis that can affect the hip joint and make it difficult to do everyday activities.The most common type is osteoarthritis (OA), a non-inflammatory arthritis. Also known as degenerative

Heat Injury and Heat ExhaustionThere are many types of heat injury, ranging from mild heat cramps to life-threatening heat stroke.A growing number of children and young adults are playing sports during late summer and early fall. According to the