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My mother has Alzheimer's and Arthritis in her knee and hip. She is 83, what can i give her, that would help her walk better.

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Is chronic arthritis usually resulting from bacterial invasion?

No Some forms of non chronic arthritiswhich do not usually cause damage to joints may be caused by infections. However osteoarthritis arthritis Gouty arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis have no connection with any known infection or pathogen.


What kind of arthritis usually results from bacterial invasion?

When arthritis is caused by bacteria then it is septic arthritis.There is an informative article about bacteria caused arthritis in the Related Links.


Arthritis usually results from bacterial invasion?

No arthritis is not usually the result of bacterial infection although there are forms of arthritis that are, these are known as septic arthritis or infectious arthritis. these forms of arthritis tend however to be short term and do not cause permanent damage to joints. There are however more then a hundred different forms of arthritis with causes ranging from wear and tear autoimmune conditions to chemical imbalances in the blood. Most of these are not curable however modern medicines can usually keep their pain and damage under control.


What arthritis usually results from bacterial infection?

Septic arthritis results from a bacterial infection. Sometimes referred to as bacterial arthritis, this condition causes joints to swell, becoming stiff and painful. Septic arthritis is most common in the knees and hips. Septic arthritis can develop as a result of bacteria spreading through the bloodstream to a joint, or it may be the result od a direct infection with bacteria through an injury surgery. Gonococcal arthritis is the result of infection by the gram-negative diplococcus Neisseria gonorrhoeae. In the United States, gonococcal arthritis is the most common form of septic arthritis.


What is a word that describes a condition that has developed slowly and has lasted a long time?

The word chronic describes a condition that developed slowly and lasted a long time. For example, chronic arthritis usually develops gradually with age. Acute arthritis may result from a recent infection.


What does chronic arthritis usually result from?

most forms of arthritis are chronic in nature as there is no cure for them. they can be caused by the trauma of injury or wear and tear in the case of osteoarthritis and then there are the inflammatory types like Rheumatoid arthritis which are caused by inflammation brought on by the immune system. There is also gouty arthritis where crystals are formed in the blood by too much uric acid which invades joints and some other areas. Noe of these diseases can be cured and some of them come and go as they please.


Antibiotics for chronic sinus?

Antibiotica are only good for bacterial infections. Colds and similar are usually caused by viruses, and aren't cured by antibiotics.


Can you have arthritis and not know you have it?

arthritis is very noticeable so not usually


What is the medical term labyrinthite?

Labyrinthite is the French word for "labyrinthitis" which is the inflammation of the inner ear. It is usually caused by a virus, but can also occur due to bacterial invasion, head injury, extreme stress, an allergy or reaction to a medication. Many times it follows an upper respiratory infection. Bacterial and Viral invasion can cause permanent hearing loss.


What is infectious prostatitis?

Prostatitis refers to an inflammation of the prostate that may be caused by an infection. Prostatitis may be classified as bacterial or non-bacterial, depending on the presence or absence of micro-organisms in the prostatic fluid. But in chronic prostatitis or chronic pelvic pain syndrome, men have the symptoms of prostate infection but do not have any evidence of a bacterial infection.


Can kids be affected by arthritis?

Yes, kids can be effected by arthritis. This is called Juvenile Arthritis. It usually goes away after puberty.


Is rheumatoid arthritis infectious?

neither Arthritis is a condition, There are more then a hundred forms of arthritis to chose from. Arthritis usually concerns joint pain stiffness and inflammation however, there are forms of arthritis that can cause problems with many other parts of the body. the causes for most forms of arthritis is unknown. and there is no cure. In some cases bacterial or viral infections are suspected of playing a part in the disease. However in the main forms of arthritis (1) Osteoarthritis (degenerative) caused by wear and tear and or injury, (2)Rhheumatoid arthritis (Autoimmune disease) and (3) Gout often the result of (excessive uric acid buildup in the system). these diseases while not curable can usually be brought under control using anti inflammatory's, steroids, or disease modifying drugs.