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The short answer: Yes.
The explanation: Smoking cigarettes can lead to the development of rheumatic diseases and make them harder to treat, according to three new studies presented at the 2009 annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology in Philadelphia.
(Source: Arthritis Today)
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What might worsen arthritis?
There are many different forms of arthritis and what would affect some would have no affect on others.
Can smoking cause joint pain?
Yes. Smoking has been associated with the onset of several different types of arthritis's
What is arthritis-?
Arthritis Arthritis refers mainly to the degeneration or wearing out of a joint, but includes more then 100 different diseases that cause pain, stiffness, swelling, and damage to the joints. some forms of Arthritis can affect other organs of the body as well. The main forms of Arthritis are Osteoarthritis which is caused mainly by wear tear and trauma. Rheumatoid arthritis which is a autoimmune disease. And gout which is caused by too much uric acid accumulating in the blood and pseudo gout can be the result of too much calcium building up in joints the exact root causes for most forms of arthritis is however not known. For more information, contact the Arthritis Foundation or visit their website.
What is gastric arthritis?
gastric arthritis what is it
Does weed help arthritis?
Cannabis is prescribed for the 'relief of pain' in some parts of the world. Its effectiveness over other medicinal herbs, or drugs, is highly debated. As a sufferer of arthritis myself, I find that an Ibuprofen and a 1000mg MSM (methlsuphonylmethane) tablet are more effective than any use of cannabis.
What does smoking worsen?
smoking worsens emphysema
Does salt intake cause arthritis to worsen?
No
How do you use worsen in a sentence?
The state of your heart will worsen if you continue smoking.
Which condition does smoking worsen?
It can worsen Bronchitis, emphysema, asthma, heart disease.
Can smoking worsen asthma?
yes of course
What might worsen arthritis?
There are many different forms of arthritis and what would affect some would have no affect on others.
Can an electrical shock worsen arthritis pain?
It may for a lile while.
Can tomato and lemonade cause arthritis pain to worsen?
No it cant, unless there is an allergic reaction.
Who should not do Hellerwork?
It is not recommended as a treatment for any disease or a chronic inflammatory condition such as arthritis, and can worsen such a condition.
What happens if you have emphysema and you keep on smoking?
ANY lung irritant, like smoking, (or bon fires, air pollution, 2nd hand smoke, etc.) will all continue to worsen emphysema. Emphysema is chronic, though. The damage is already present and will worsen.
Is There an Arthritis Diet?
When considering following a particular diet for people with arthritis, the evidence is mixed as to the effectiveness of an arthritis diet. While there remains the possibility that certain foods can aggravate or improve the symptoms associated with arthritis, the best option for anyone with arthritis would be to maintain a food journal and keep track of the foods that may worsen or improve arthritis. While the results for an arthritis diet are mixed, some research has indicated that following a vegetarian diet and consuming foods rich in vitamin C and E may be helpful in reducing the painful symptoms of arthritis. Foods that may worsen arthritis include dairy products and foods that are high in saturated fat.
Can smoking cause joint pain?
Yes. Smoking has been associated with the onset of several different types of arthritis's
