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Q: A group of genetic diseases in which muscle progressively weakens is called a. cerebral palsy b. osteoarthritis c. rheumatoid arthritis d. osteoporosis e. muscular dystrophy?
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What has the author Vanessa Prescott written?

Vanessa Prescott has written: 'Data sources for monitoring arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions' -- subject(s): Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Diseases, Musculoskeletal system, Arthritis, Osteoporosis


Osteoarthritis rheumatoid arthritis and gout are common forms of what?

Arthritis or rheumatism


Does osteoarthritis usually involve bilateral joints?

Arthritis in the same place on either side of the body at the same time. this is typical in rheumatoid arthritis.


Why has your osteoarthritis spread so quickly?

perhaps it is not osteoarthritis have you been checked out for Rheumatoid arthritis yet?


What is the scientific name for arthritis?

There are about a hundred different forms of arthritis The main ones being Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis and Gout These are divided into inflammatory and non inflammatory forms of arthritis's and are referred to by their various names.


Is osteoarthritis more common than rheumatoid arthritis?

Yes much more,


How are the underlying causes of neck pain diagnosed?

The doctor may order an x ray of the neck if he or she suspects traumatic injury, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, a herniated disk, or congenital deformities.


Which type of arthritis is found in younger patients such as people in their 20s?

Either osteoarthritis gained as a result of trauma in an accident or an inflammatory arthritis which is an autoimmune disease like juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.


What types of arthritis of the feet?

It could be osteoarthritis's, rheumatoid arthritis or even gouty arthritis as well as a variety of other forms of the disease


Is the Osteoarthritis index normed for rheumatoid arthritis?

OSteo and rheumatoid arthritiswhile both destructive to joints are completely different diseases.


Causes of rheumatism?

Because there are many different types of rheumatic diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, there can be various different causes. While a cause of osteoarthritis can include the wear and tear of joints, rheumatoid arthritis can be caused by an autoimmune disorder.


Are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis congenital?

There is evidence linking Both oseteo and rheumatoid arthritis with genetic predisposition. In other words there seems to be a predisposition to these diseases among family members.