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Is there an arthritis that can effect the muscles and not the joints?
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∙ 13y ago
the nature of the word Arthritis points to the bones, the words comes from Greek arthro. meaning joint, and it's referring to inflammation. These are a group of conditions involving damage to the joints of the body.
the condition that is known as arthritis always refers to condition that involve various degrees of pain, inflammation swelling, joint stiffness around the joint(s) of the body. Arthritic disorders like lupus and rheumatoid can also affect other organs in the body and cause muscle damage around affected joints both directly as a result of inflammation and as a result of pain leading to muscle atrophy.
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Which disease attacks the bodys joints?
There are perhaps hundreds of diseases that attack joints. The effect on the joints is called Arthritis.
What is a geriatric inflammatory disorder of the muscles and joints?
A geriatric inflammatory is disorder of the muscles and joints. This is a type of rheumatoid arthritis and is characterized by pain.
Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis affects what joints?
Juvenile RA can have an effect on any of the joints in the body.
How do you have a less chance of arthritis if you exercise?
Exercise will not reduce your chance of getting arthritis. You either have it or you don't. However exercise and strong muscles will reduce stress on the joints affected by arthritis and as a result alleviate the pain that so often comes with it.
Condition in which joints are limited in their range of motion because muscles are too short?
Arthritis
What would be some warning signs of arthritis?
Stiffness and or pain in and around joints and joint muscles. A predisposition towards arthritis in the family.
How do you prevent degenerative spinal arthritis?
There is no cure for arthritis. The only avenue open to you is to strengthen the muscles surrounding the vertebrae to better support the affected joints,
Can you develop arthritis or pain in your muscles and joints when you dont get a lot of exercise?
The exact cause of arthritis is still not known. And while exercise is helpful in dealing with the effects of arthritis. A lack of it is not held responsible for the development of arthritis.
What causes occasional pain of muscles and bones around the joints?
Any one of a number of forms of inflammatory arthritis .
What joints are effected by Arthritis?
Any of the body's joints can be affected by arthritis.
What's Arthritis?
Arthritis causes swelling, reduced mobility and pain generally of the joints. I hope you never get it. -- The word "arthritis" is taken from Greek words meaning "inflamed joints". It is associated with a group of well over 100 rheumatic diseases and conditions, which may affect not only the joints but also the muscles, bones, tendons, and ligaments that support them.
How arthritis can be reduced by exercise?
Exercise wont reduce arthritis, however it may be useful in strengthening muscles that will help support arthritic joints and thereby increase mobility and comfort.
