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.
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.
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.
inflammation.
usually a couple of days.
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.
Results for bacterial cultures are usually available in one to three days. Cultures for fungi and viruses may take longer-up to three weeks. Cultures are covered by insurance.
usually bacterial infections cause an increase in neutrophils the exception is Bordetella pertussis which causes whooping cough results in lymphocytosis
Arthritis can cause bad pain, usually in joints, and more commonly in hands. It sometimes results in the loss of feeling in the hands, which is dangerous because it can affect such activities as lifting, carrying, or driving a vehicle.
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.
arthritis is very noticeable so not usually
Yes, kids can be effected by arthritis. This is called Juvenile Arthritis. It usually goes away after puberty.