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Yes it can cause muscular atrophy as the joints near the muscles become harder and more painful to move there is less reliance placed on the muscles concerned. Also the inflammation and in certain place damage to bone can cause enterprises being put on nerves that are required to control muscles. Untreated this can also lead to muscular atrophy and nerve damage.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agoIf the Arthritis has affected the joint in a more damaging way, it causes the joint to be misshaped or reduced in size. When this happens, it pulls on the tendons that surround the joint and can pull on the muscles as a consequence as well. When the joint goes through these changes and tendons get pulled, the tendons then swell up, that's why often times there swelling around a joint when arthritis has done damage to the cartilage. The cartilage is a cushion of soft, slippery soft tissue separating the opposing bones.
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∙ 11y agoarthritis is usually the result of damage done to cartilage for one reason or another. At a certain point during the process the cartilage which is designed to cover the ends of the bone at the joints and with the aid of synovial fluid make for smooth friction free movement wears away causing the bones to rub together. Yhis leads to pain and tifness in the joint, the bone responds to the wear by trying to produce more bone to repair the joint making things even worse. In the case of rheumatoid arthritis the damage is started with inflammation to the cartilage and further exacerbated by toxic material being produced as a result leading to further damage to bones and surrounding tissue.
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∙ 11y agoRheumatoid arthritis (RA) is traditionally considered a chronic, inflammatory or autoimmune disorder. It causes the immune system to attack the cartilage that cover the bones in the joints. It is often a disabling and painful condition and can lead to substantial loss of mobility due to pain and joint destruction as well as deformity. RA is a systemic disease, that can also effect other tissues throughout the body including the skin, blood vessels, heart, lungs, and muscles. About 60% of RA patients are unable to work 10 years after the onset of their disease. Ra eventually destroys the cartilage that covers the bone, once bone is on bone there is pain. as well as that the bone wil build up around the points of contact in an effort to repair itself which leads to more pain and stiffness The chemicals produced in the destruction of the cartilage and the sinovial fluids that normally lubricate the join also become a destructive cocktail that ruins neighboring tissue such as muscle, bone and ligaments.
The pain involved with the symptoms of RA can lead to a weakening of muscles around the joints involved,Or inflammation can lead to pressure being exerted on nerves leading to their being damaged or muscles that are operated through those nerves atrophying. examples of this are carpel tunnel syndrome and ulnar nerve compression which effect the hands.
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∙ 14y agono, it is a joint disease, and strikes mostly on the hips, elbows, wrists and ankles, if it strikes on the hands it is most debilitating.
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Where do I need to go to find out more about rheumatoid arthritis and diet?
One might find information about arthritis care on the site "Arthritis Care Forum". This one is nice because people may interact and share information with each other. There is also the site "Arthritis Today" which is more of a magazine type site.
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.
What are synonyms of seropositive arthritis?
Seropositive Rheumatoid arthritis is RA in a person that has rheumatoid factor in the blood. As opposed to seronegative RA where there is no RF.Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that exhibits itself in a certain way when it is suspected that one has RA ones blood is tested for Rheumatoid factor (a particular antibody) if it is found to be elevated then one is said to have seropositive RA.
What are the of the 3 types of arthritis?
There are over a hundred ,however the three main ones are Osteoarthritis or degenerativ arthritis.then there is Rheumatoid arthritis an immune disease, and third gouty arthritis whic is caused by to high a concentration of uric acid in the blood.
What type of arthritis is believed to result from the immune systems attack on ones own joint tissues?
There are hundreds of types of arthritis. The most common variety that fits your description of the immune system attacking the joint tissue is Rheumatoid Arthritis. Another immunological disease is Psoriatic Arthritis, where it is believed the immune system attacks the skin as well as the joints.
What are some treatment options for rheumatoid arthritis?
Decades ago, if a person were diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, the rheumatologist would tell that person that he or she would have a poor prognosis and would likely be disabled in in the future from the ravages of rheumatoid arthritis. Now, with modern medicine and the latest in research developments now making its breakthroughs tangible, having rheumatoid arthritis no longer means being crippled as one gets older. Medicines used for other purposes have now found usage in rheumatoid arthritis due to better understanding of the disease. New medications have also revolutionized the outlook of rheumatoid arthritis. The conservative treatments are always suggested first, such as using over the counter pain medications (NSAIDs, Tylenol) and heat/ice, but more physicians are beginning to use medications called DMARDs (disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs) earlier in the course of rheumatoid arthritis. The oral forms of these drugs range in type and indication, but the most common ones used are methotrexate, Plaquenil, leflunomide, sulfasalazine, and ciclosporine. Clinical studies have indicated that earlier, more aggressive usage of these medications can not only show earlier benefit, but also slow or even halt progression of rheumatoid completely. Corticosteroids are still used for rheumatoid flares, but most treatments are kept as short as possible because of their side effects. Patients started on oral steroids take a strong dose of steroids and gradually taper the dose until they are weaned off. For rheumatoid that has not been controlled with DMARDs on a regular basis, the new biologic agents have shown lots of promise in managing rheumatoid arthritis. These new agents work by blocking one of the biochemicals in the body that trigger inflammation. This halts an inflammatory cascade that causes a marked reduction in inflammation, and as a result decreases or even halts the immune system's attack on joints affected by rheumatoid arthritis. Such medications include etanercept, infliximab, and adalimumab. These medications have revolutionized the treatment and management of rheumatoid arthritis, but have its disadvantages as well. For one, it can only be taken as an injectible form because the stomach's acid degrades this product before it reaches the body. Another downside is the increased risk for infections. Though there is no cure for rheumatoid arthritis, there are many options available for managing the disease. However, with the current research in understanding this disease process, there is hope a better treatment or even a cure will be found.
How are voluntary muscles from involuntary muscles?
Voluntary muscles are the ones you can control with your mind and the involuntary ones you cannot control, they do their jobs automantically.
What are the psychological effects of having rheumatoid arthritis?
Any chronic condition, especially painful ones, can increase your likelihood of becoming depressed. Conversely, depression may make many conditions worse. Treatment of both usually yields better effects than treating only one or the other.
What causes pain in legs and arms?
RLS can cause the leg pain... (Restless leg syndrome) RLS is a serious, but treatable condition. Approximately 10 percent of American adults have RLS. Parasites like tapeworms or flatworms can also cause muscle soreness in the arms and legs. If the pain is in your joints, you may have a condition called arthritis. Arthritis can be found in wide ranges of age from the childhood years, to the senior years. Oligoarticular rheumatoid arthritis affects the larger joints, like the ones in the arms and legs.
Does body weight and calf size influence how high you can jump?
What has the most affect on how high a person can jump has to do with ones muscles in their entire body, not just the leg muscles. Muscles in the trunk as well as all extremities are used when jumping. Technique is also a factor in gaining height as well.
Should you exercise large muscles first or small?
Big muscles first. Because if you do small ones first, by the time you start with the big ones you wont have enough energy. When you work your big muscles first, you use your small ones as well.
What is the name for muscles that you cannot move?
Actually you can move all your muscles, but the name for the ones you move involuntarily are called involuntary muscles.
