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Is rheumatoid arthritis caused by the loss of articular cartilage as a result of aging?
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Rheumatoid arthritis is a Autoimmune disease. and has nothing to do with aging. as a matter of fact baby's can be afflicted with it. What happens is the immune system mistakenly attacks cartilage and often other areas that are made with connective tissue. The inflammation associated with it can lead to the complete destruction of joints and associated bone and muscle. and cause serious deformity's. the cause for the disease is not known however there deo seem to be genetic links.
The form Arthritis caused by wear and tear, trauma and at times aging is known as osteoarthritis.
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Rheumatoid arthritis in hands surgical appliances?
Damage caused by rheumatoid arthritis can lead to a replacement of damaged joints.
Can rheumatoid arthritis can be caused by a repetitive strain?
No rheumatoid arthritis is an Autoimmune disease and is cause by the inflamation caused by the immune system. Repetative strain on joints is more likely to result in osteoarthritis.
Does rhumathoid arthritis cause bursitis?
Bursitis can be caused by a number of different things including Rheumatoid arthritis.
Can Spina Bifida cause rheumatoid arthritis?
The exact cause for Rheumatoid arthritisis not known however there seems to be no known connection between Spina Bifida and Rheumatoid arthritis. Spina Bifida seems to be caused by a deficiency of folic acid during pregnancy, while arthritis is an auto-immune disease. As people age, though, they are prone to developing arthritis in overused joints.
Where was the word rheumatoid arthritis derived from?
Rheumatoid comes from the term "rheuma" which meaning "a substance that flows". Upuntil the 1800's rheumatoid arthritis, was thought to be caused when "humours", substances that were thought to flow through the body stopped in certain parts of our body, such as joints in the case of arthritis,(Arthritis, from Greek arthro-, joint + -itis, inflammation) bringing about pain and swelling.
Is age related erosion of articular cartilage a characteristic of gouty arthritis?
It can be However damage caused to articular cartilage in Gouty arthritis can ocurr at any time in life so long as there are UA crystals involved.
Is rheumatoid arthritis caused by a bacteria?
No Rheumatoid arthritis is an Autoimmune disease. That is, because there is something wrong in the programing of imune system it attacs cartilage and other tissue. However it is theorised that sometimes an attack or flare up of the disease can be initiated by a bacterial infection.
Rheumatoid arthritis in hands surgical appliances?
Damage caused by rheumatoid arthritis can lead to a replacement of damaged joints.
Can rheumatoid arthritis can be caused by a repetitive strain?
No rheumatoid arthritis is an Autoimmune disease and is cause by the inflamation caused by the immune system. Repetative strain on joints is more likely to result in osteoarthritis.
Does rhumathoid arthritis cause bursitis?
Bursitis can be caused by a number of different things including Rheumatoid arthritis.
Is there an inflammatory arthritis caused by the immune system other than rheumatoid arthritis?
there are several lupus is one of them
What pathogens can cause arthritis?
There are two different types of Arthritis. Rheumatoid and Osteoarthritis. Neither are cause by bacteria. Osteoarthritis is caused by the physical breakdown of the layers of cartilage that protect the joints. Rheumatoid is cause by an immune system that attacks the cartilage and "cilia"(little tiny hair like structures) that act as lubricant in the joints. Osteoarthritis is treatable and usually does not become crippling. Rheumatoid Arthritis is a degenerative , progressive disease that can be treated to slow down it's progress and give pain relief to the patient, but cannot be cured and in most cases becomes a crippling disease.
What causes the symptom of joint effusion?
Symptoms of joint effusion is usually caused by arthritis, gout, rheumatoid arthritis, septic arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and inflammatory arthritis.
Is rheumatiod arthritis believed to be an autoimmune disease?
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease in which the dysregulation of humoral and cell-mediated immunity results in the production of rheumatoid factor antibodies. This autoimmune response triggers the bodys immune system to attack its healthy tissues. Central BioHub is an online biospecimen marketplace. It offers high-quality, well-defined biospecimens collected from patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis infections. To check more about our biospecimens portfolio, visit our website: Central BioHub.de
Does etodolac just treat arthritis?
Etodolac is used for the treatment of inflammation and pain caused by osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. It is also used for treating soft tissue injuries, such as tendinitis and bursitis, and the treatment of menstrual cramps.
What organ is arthritis from?
Arthritis isn't from an organ. It is caused from the deterioration of cartilage in the joints, which causes bone to rub against bone, thus causing arthritis.
Can Spina Bifida cause rheumatoid arthritis?
The exact cause for Rheumatoid arthritisis not known however there seems to be no known connection between Spina Bifida and Rheumatoid arthritis. Spina Bifida seems to be caused by a deficiency of folic acid during pregnancy, while arthritis is an auto-immune disease. As people age, though, they are prone to developing arthritis in overused joints.
