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The term arthritisliterally means joint inflammation, but it also is used to refer to more than 100 rheumatic diseases. These diseases can cause pain, stiffness, and swelling in joints and may also affect other parts of the body.
Some common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis,rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus,gout, juvenile rheumatoid Arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and psoriatic Arthritis.
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∙ 11y agoThe term arthritisliterally means joint inflammation, but it also is used to refer to more than 100 rheumatic diseases. These diseases can cause pain, stiffness, and swelling in joints and may also affect other parts of the body.
Some common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis,rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus,gout, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and psoriatic arthritis.
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Is there any treatment for arthritic thumb pain?
there is no cure for arthritis and to find relief from the pain and in some cases the damaging effects of inflammatory arthritis ou need to find out exactly what is being damaged and what sort of arthritis you have. Rheumatoid arthritis can be brought under control though there is no cure as yet.
What exactly is rheumatoid arthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammation of the joints. It cause extreme pain and can actually occur at any age. It is a type of autoimmune disorder so if one has other autoimmune diseases it is more likely to suffer from this.
Can a brain injury cause arthritis?
We don't know exactly what the cause of arthritisis, however it is unlikely that a brain injury would bring it on.
What is the difference between traumatic arthritis and degenerative arthritis?
No, they appear pretty much exactly the same way as dark shadows called' hot spots'. The history of the patient is what makes the difference in making the diagnosis. For example: If one claims to have injured the area in the past then a doctor may diagnose traumatic arthritis. If one does not claim previous injury to the area then a doctor may diagnose degenerative arthritis.
Can psoriatic arthritis be lyme disease?
Lyme disease can cause problems with joints, however you would have to look at the problem you have i its entirety to know exactly what is wrong.
How gymnastics causes arthritis?
No one knows exactly what causes arthritishowever if there is a tendency to suffer from the effects of arthritis the added strain on joints caused by gymnastics may bring latent problems to the fore sooner.
Is arthritis infectious?
Infectious arthritis, which is sometimes called septic Arthritis or pyogenic arthritis, is a serious infection of the joints.
Can you get arthritis by writing?
yesNo, where arthritis is concerned it seems that there has to be some sort of predisposition to the disease in the first place. The actual act that brings the problem to the fore did not in fact cause the arthritis but highlights the point that damage is being done that would otherwise not have happened if it was not for the arthritic condition being there in the first place. some people could carry out exactly the same exercise and never have a problem.
What are the hormones for arthritis?
There are no hormones for arthritis.
What is gastric arthritis?
gastric arthritis what is it
Can animals get arthritis?
Arthritis is a condition, not an illness, or a contagious or infectious disease. No one can 'pass' arthritis onto anyone else. Arthritis affects the bones. And yes, animals can have arthritis.
What can cause Arthritis?
Bacteria such as Gonococcus can cause Arthritis.
