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Signs and Treatments of Crohn's Disease

Crohn's Disease is a chronic inflammatory disease that primarily affects the intestinal tract of those affected. It occurs when the body's immune system mistakes the intestinal environment as foreign bodies and sends white blood cells to the intestines, causing swelling and discomfort....

Unable to Work

In order to qualify for Supplemental Security Insurance or Social Security Disability benefits, the Social Security Administration requires that applicants be disabled. There are often many questions about how Social Security defines disability. The Social Security Act defines disability as the "inability to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason...

Type 1 Diabetes and Type 2 Diabetes

Diabetes describes several different conditions that result in high blood sugar levels, the most common of which are Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes. Type 1 Diabetes is also known as insulin-dependent diabetes, and those with this type of disease have to regulate their blood sugar with injections...