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With osteoarthritis which is related largely to wear and tear Males are more likely to develop Osteoarthritis. This is also the case in developing gout, However in the case of Rheumatoid arthritis Females are more likely to have it by a factor of 3 to 1.
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Am I at risk for rheumatoid arthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis is not a hereditary condition. While it is not passed down parents, certain genes that make you more susceptible to rheumatoid arthritis are.
Does playing piano increase the risk of getting arthritis or carpal tunnel?
no it dosent as long as you keep your hands in the right postion it should not affect you i know this because i play the piano and it does not affect me
Does arthritis medicine cause cancer?
No the drugs used in controlling RA do not increase the risk of developing cancer.
If you have rhumetoid arthritis are you at risk for type 1 diabetes?
New research shows that people with diabetes are nearly twice as likely to have arthritis, indicating a diabetes arthritis connection. both are Autoimmune diseases and life style changes that need to be made for both of them also have a lot in common.
Does caffiene cause inflammation of the joints?
Excessive coffee drinking could increase your risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA). That is if you drink 11 or more cups of coffee per day. At that rate, you are 15 times as likely to get RA. This is according to one Finnish study that monitored 6,800 people.
Am I at risk for rheumatoid arthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis is not a hereditary condition. While it is not passed down parents, certain genes that make you more susceptible to rheumatoid arthritis are.
Are girls or boys more at risk of getting hepatitis?
I'm not sure but I think males are more likely to get sexually transmitted diseases like aids.
Name two risk factors for arthritis?
Two risk factors for arthritis are obesity and age.
Do girls in basketball have a higher risk of getting a concussion than boys?
Anyone, boy or girl is able to get a concussion. However, girls have a higher risk than boys.
Can arthritis cause vitiligo?
No but Hyperthyroidism has some symptoms that can be confused wit arthritis. For more info on this go to the associated link (Hypothyroidism Risk/Symptoms Checklist) below.
Why is women are more at risk for rheumatoid arthritis compared to men?
That is not known because the cause of RA is unknown.
Why are girls more at risk of getting dyslexia?
According to the research reviewed by the National Institute of Health, girls are not more at risk of having dyslexia. In fact, the actual incidence of dyslexic boys and girls is very close to equal. It looks like slightly more men than women are identified as having dyslexia but it is not statistically significant.Also, what we're seeing in the classroom is that boys are referred for services for reading problems more frequently than girls. The reason seems to be that boys have a greater tendency to act out in school which ends up in them getting more attention.
Is septic arthritis a nosocomial infection?
No, arthritis is not an infection. However people that have Rheumatoid arthritis for example are at a far greater risk of cotracting an infection in a hospital environment then others.
Why the death rate of boys is more than girls?
Perhaps because their interests tend to be different from girls and some of them involve more risk. For example, maybe most girls like to shop and guys like to dirtbike. Dirtbiking obviously involves more risk of getting killed than shopping would. Know what I mean?
Is arthritis permanent?
Yes, psoriatic Arthritis is a permanent disease and an estimated 600,000 Americans have this disease. Psoriatric arthritis must be treated or people are at risk of permanent joint damage.
How does popping your bones affect your body?
If you do it to much you maybe at risk for arthritis.
Why do boys pay for more auto insurance than girls?
There are statistics that prove boys are a higher risk on the road than girls. While there are boys out there who are more responsible on the road, there remain more girls who are. Insurance companies typically don't equal the sexes out until the guy turns 25 - he is less of a risk at that age. Boys can get discounts for good grades so it isn't a complete hardship.
