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I have Rheumatoid arthritis and you have bad chest pains from it but it is not your heart what could it be?
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without any further diagnostic information, I could site a problem my mother had. she had aconstant problem with RA and she ended up with it affecting tissue around the ribs. This gave her a hell of a bad time. The best thing to do is check with your Rheumatologist next time you see him.
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Can rheumatoid arthritis cause tachycardia?
No. However rhuematoid arthritis can cause heart damage.
What is the worst type of arthritis?
There are some pretty horrible forms of arthritis. The most wide spread isOsteoarthritis, it can be the result of total destruction of Joints. Then there is gout, which is a form of arthritis that occurs as a result of too much uric acid in the system forming crystals that invade joints causing excruciating pain and damage it can also damage the kidney eventually.In my opinion it is probably Rheumatoid arthritis which can strike at any age and totally destroy joints. affect eyesight, the lungs, the heart and even cause problems with the brain if you are unlucky. it is also a very painful condition. Seen from an overall perspective however it all depends on the particular case of arthritis and the person that has it.
Is Arnica cream effective for treating rheumatoid arthritis?
ArnicaArnica MontanaIt is claimed that arnica Relieves aches; an anti-inflammatory and immune enhancerHowever acording to Arthritis today from the Artritis foundation, it's among supplements to avoid because it can cause miscarriages, allergic reactions, paralysis, heart palpitations, death.
How can the ESR be useful in the evaluation of a patient complaining of chest pain?
The ESR indicates if there is inflammation in the system. Inflammation is the immune systems answer to infection. Inflammation can also accompany certain types of inflammatory diseases like Rheumatoid arthritis which is an immune disorder effecting mainly the joints but can also be responsible for congestion between and around the lungs. Rheumatic inflammation can also effect the heart itself.
What body system does rheumatoid arthritis affect?
It depends on the form of arthritis . There are over a hundred different forms of arthritis. so name d because they cause pain and inflammation in joints, However Inflammatory arthritis like for example rheumatoid arthritis can affect the eyes , brain , lungs, heart. blood vessel. the skin and other areas where connective tissues are involved.What Organs are affected by Rheumatoid Arthritis?Rheumatoid Arthritis can do damage Ewell beond the joints of the body it can affect many organs of the body . example are the skin,nervous system, eyes,lungs, heart, and blood are can be adversely affected by Rheumatoid arthritisbetween 25 and 50% of Rheumatoid Arthritis patientsend up with Rheumatoid Nodules. these are firm, subcutaneous nodulesoften found on or near pressure points such as the elbows, fingers, and other joints. theare one of the most easily recognised signs of RA.Rheumatoid Arthritis may lead to Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, which is dryness of the eyes caused by decreased tear production. as well as Episcleritis or scleritis, this is an inflammation of the connective tissue of the eye that gives it a red-eye appearance like conjunctivitis, but different as there is no wetness or tearing.These problems can be painful and lead to increased light sensitivity, redness, and even vision loss.Nearly half of RA sufferers develop pericardial effusion, an abnormal accumulation of fluid around the heart. fluid accumulation causes increased pressure around the heart and interferes with its perfomance.Myocarditis, or inflammation of the heart muscle is an other problem that can be caused by RA. Both pericardial effusion and myocarditis can lead to congestive heart failure.Peripheral nerve entrapment eg carpel tunnel sydrome. ulnar nerve compresion, results in pain and/or loss of nerve function leading to muscular atrophy as a result of chronic compression.Mononeuritis multiplex; eventual loss of sensory and motor function of individual peripheral nerves.Interstitial lung disease is an increasing scarring of the lungs. This eventually disturbs the ability to enough oxygen intothe bloodstream. While patients may be asymptomatic, this conditionis often seen in Rheumatoid Arthritis patients.Rheumatoid Arthritis patients often develop anemia and other problemsR A carries the possibility of developing Rheumatoid Vasculitis, or inflammation of the blood vessels. this disease is life-threatening andcan cause,skin ulcerations, infections, nerve disorders that cause pain, numbness or tingling and bleeding stomach ulcers. Vasculitis can also affect the brain and nerves, as well as the heart, which can lead to stroke, heart attack, or heart failure.
What a relation between rheumatoid arthritis and heart function?
When your heart doesn't function you can't feel the effects of rheumatoid arthritis.
Can rheumatoid arthritis cause tachycardia?
No. However rhuematoid arthritis can cause heart damage.
Can cardiac sphincter get inflamed due to severe rheumatoid arthritis flare up and diagnosis simultaneously of pleurisy?
rheumatoid arthritis can cause inflammation in the muscles of the heart and can do the the same in the lining of the lungs leading to pleurisy. The symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis crop up in several places in the body at at the same time.
Can rheumatoid arthritis cause high blood pressure?
Yes. Because of the pain from rheumatoid arthritis, it causes the brain to secrete more adrenaline which causes the heart to beat faster increasing blood pressure.
What is the worst type of arthritis?
There are some pretty horrible forms of arthritis. The most wide spread isOsteoarthritis, it can be the result of total destruction of Joints. Then there is gout, which is a form of arthritis that occurs as a result of too much uric acid in the system forming crystals that invade joints causing excruciating pain and damage it can also damage the kidney eventually.In my opinion it is probably Rheumatoid arthritis which can strike at any age and totally destroy joints. affect eyesight, the lungs, the heart and even cause problems with the brain if you are unlucky. it is also a very painful condition. Seen from an overall perspective however it all depends on the particular case of arthritis and the person that has it.
Can Arthritis cause high blood pressure?
Yes. Because of the pain from rheumatoid arthritis, it causes the brain to secrete more adrenaline which causes the heart to beat faster increasing blood pressure.
How can poor dental care cause strokes heart disease or rheumatoid arthritis?
Infection originating in decaying teeth can spread throughout the body.
Can you die from knee arthritis?
One does not die as a direct result of Rheumatoid Arthritis but can possibly die from the resulting weakened immune system and dangerous drugs used for controlling the disease.Organs are affected by Rheumatoid Arthritis include the skin,nervous system, eyes,lungs, heart, and blood among others can be adversely affected by Rheumatoid arthritisR A carries the possibility of developing Rheumatoid Vasculitis, or inflammation of the blood vessels. this disease is life-threatening andcan cause,skin ulcerations, infections, nerve disorders that cause pain, numbness or tingling and bleeding stomach ulcers. Vasculitis can also affect the brain and nerves, as well as the heart, which can lead to stroke, heart attack, or heart failure.
Can arthritis be anywhere in the body besides a joint?
The popular conception is that arthritis affects the bones However inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis can effect many other parts of the body involving connective tissue including the heart, skin, eyes, lungs, muscles etc. To name but a few.
How can I eat in a way that is healthy for my liver?
While rheumatoid arthritis primarily affects joints, problems involving other organs of the body are known to occur.This cause can effect in heart also.
Why do arthritis attack people?
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic joint disease that damages the joints of the body. It is also a systemic disease that potentially affects internal organs of the body and leads to disability. The joint damage is caused by inflammation of the joint lining tissue. Inflammation is normally a response by the body's immune system to "assaults" such as infections, wounds, and foreign objects. In rheumatoid arthritis, the inflammation is misdirected to attack the joints. Rheumatoid arthritis is often referred to as RA.The inflammation in the joints causes pain, stiffness, swelling, and loss of function.The inflammation often affects other organs and systems of the body, including the lungs, heart, and kidneys.If the inflammation is not slowed or stopped, it can permanently damage the affected joints and other tissues.Rheumatoid arthritis should not be confused with other forms of arthritis, such as osteoarthritis or arthritis associated with infections. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease. This means that the body's immune system mistakenly attacks the tissues it is supposed to protect.The immune system produces specialized cells and chemicals, which are released into the bloodstream and begin to attack body tissues.This abnormal immune response causes inflammation and thickening of the membrane (synovium) that lines the joint. Inflammation of the synovium is called synovitis and is the hallmark of an inflammatory arthritis such as rheumatoid arthritis.As the synovitis expands inside and outside of the joint, it can damage the bone and cartilage of the joint and the surrounding tissues, such as ligaments, tendons, nerves, and blood vessels.Rheumatoid arthritis most often affects the smaller joints, such as those of the hands and/or feet, wrists, elbows, knees, and/or ankles, but any joint can be affected. The symptoms often lead to significant discomfort and disability.Many people with rheumatoid arthritis have difficulty carrying out normal activities of daily living, such as standing, walking, dressing, washing, using the toilet, preparing food, and carrying out household chores.The symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis interfere with work for many people. As many as half of those with rheumatoid arthritis are no longer able to work 10-20 years after their condition is diagnosed.On average, life expectancy is somewhat shorter for people with rheumatoid arthritis than for the general population. This does not mean that everyone with rheumatoid arthritis has a shortened life span. Rheumatoid arthritis itself is not a fatal disease. However, it can be associated with many complications and treatment-related side effects that can contribute to premature death.Although rheumatoid arthritis most often affects the joints, it is a disease of the entire body. It can affect many organs and body systems besides the joints. Therefore, rheumatoid arthritis is referred to as a systemic disease.Musculoskeletal structures: Damage to muscles surrounding joints may cause atrophy (shrinking) that results in weakening. This is most common in the hands. Atrophy also may result from not using a muscle, usually because of pain or swelling. Damage to bones and tendons can cause deformities, especially of the hands and feet. Osteoporosis and carpal tunnel syndrome are other common complications of rheumatoid arthritis.Skin: Many people with rheumatoid arthritis develop small nodules on or near the joint that are visible under the skin. These rheumatoid nodules are most noticeable under the skin on the bony areas that stick out when a joint is flexed. Dark purplish areas on the skin (purpura) are caused by bleeding into the skin from blood vessels damaged by rheumatoid arthritis. Purpura is particularly common in those patients who have taken cortisone medication. This damage to the blood vessels is called vasculitis, and these vasculitic lesions also may cause skin ulcers.Heart: A collection of fluid around the heart (pericardial effusion) from inflammation is not uncommon in rheumatoid arthritis. This usually causes only mild symptoms, if any, but it can be very severe. Rheumatoid arthritis-related inflammation can affect the heart muscle, the heart valves, or the blood vessels of the heart (coronary arteries). Heart attacks are more frequent in patients with rheumatoid arthritis than those without it.Lungs: Rheumatoid arthritis' effects on the lungs may take several forms. Fluid may collect around one or both lungs and is referred to as a pleural effusion. Inflammation of the lining tissues of the lungs is known as pleuritis. Less frequently, lung tissues may become stiff or scarred, referred to as pulmonary fibrosis. Any of these effects can have a negative effect on breathing. Lung infections become more common.Digestive tract: The digestive tract is usually not affected directly by rheumatoid arthritis. Dry mouth, related to Sjögren's syndrome, is the most common symptom of gastrointestinal involvement. Digestive complications are much more likely to be caused by medications used to treat the condition, such as gastritis (stomach inflammation) or stomach ulcer caused by NSAID therapy. Any part of the digestive tract may become inflamed if the patient develops vasculitis, but this is uncommon. If the liver is involved, it may become enlarged and cause discomfort in the abdomen.Kidneys: The kidneys are not usually affected directly by rheumatoid arthritis. Kidney problems in rheumatoid arthritis are much more likely to be caused by medications used to treat the condition. Nevertheless, severe, long-standing disease can uncommonly lead to a form of protein deposition and damage to the kidney, referred to as amyloidosis.Blood vessels: Inflammation of the blood vessels can cause problems in any organ but is most common in the skin, where it appears as purple patches (purpura) or skin ulcers.Blood: Anemia or "low blood" is a common complication of rheumatoid arthritis. Anemia means that you have an abnormally low number of red blood cells and that these cells are low in hemoglobin, the substance that carries oxygen through the body. (Anemia has many different causes and is by no means unique to rheumatoid arthritis.) A low white blood cell count (leukopenia) can occur from Felty's syndrome, a complication of rheumatoid arthritis that is also characterized by enlargement of the spleen.Nervous system: The deformity and damage to joints in rheumatoid arthritis often lead to entrapment of nerves. Carpal tunnel syndrome is one example of this. Entrapment can damage nerves and may lead to serious consequences.Eyes: The eyes commonly become dry and/or inflamed in rheumatoid arthritis. This is a result of inflammation of the tear glands and is called Sjögren's syndrome. The severity of this condition depends on which parts of the eye are affected. There are many other eye complications of rheumatoid arthritis, including inflammation of the whites of the eyes (scleritis), that often require the attention of an ophthalmologist.Like many autoimmune diseases, rheumatoid arthritis typically waxes and wanes. Most people with rheumatoid arthritis experience periods when their symptoms worsen (known as flares or active disease) separated by periods in which the symptoms improve. With successful treatment, symptoms may even go away completely (remission, or inactive disease).About 1.3 million people in the United States are believed to have rheumatoid arthritis.About 75% of these are women. Women are two to three times more likely to develop rheumatoid arthritis than men.Rheumatoid arthritis affects all ages, races, and social and ethnic groups.It is most likely to strike people 35-50 years of age, but it can occur in children, teenagers, and elderly people. (A similar disease affecting young people is known as juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.)Worldwide, about 1% of people are believed to have rheumatoid arthritis, but the rate varies among different groups of people. For example, rheumatoid arthritis affects about 5%-6% of some Native-American groups, while the rate is very low in some Caribbean peoples of African descent.The rate is about 2%-3% in people who have a close relative with rheumatoid arthritis, such as a parent, brother or sister, or child.Although there is no cure for rheumatoid arthritis, the disease can be controlled in most people. Early, aggressive therapy, soon after the initial diagnosis, is optimally targeted to stop or slow down inflammation in the joints can prevent or reduce symptoms, prevent or reduce joint destruction and deformity, and prevent or lessen disability and other complications.
What are the complications of chest pain of a cardiac nature?
chest pain with cardiac nature could be a sign of heart attack.myocardial infarction,angina, heart failure,ischemic heart disease
