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I believe its similar, but there are over 100+ different types of Arthritis. See the related link below to go and have a read yourself.

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Q: Is poly inflammatory arthritis the same as rheumatoid arthritis?
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Is multilevel arthritis the same as dgenerative arthritis?

Not necessarily multilevel refers to the position in the backbone. degenerative refers to osteoarthritis as opposed to other forms of say inflammatory or rheumatoid arthritis for example..


What is polyarthritis what are the exercises to fore go this problem?

Poly arthritis is likely to be Rheumatoid arthritis. Poly as in more then one place Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that tends to hit in several joints at the same time, often in the same joints on opposing sides of the body. As with any form of arthritis it is beneficial to maintain strength around effected joints to give them as much indirect support as possible. there by getting more out of worn cartilage and reducing the pain that comes with damaged joints.


What is seronegative rheumatoid arthritis?

My guess is that you read the term for seronagative Rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is a immune disorder that usually exhibits itself in several joints of the body at the same time, (often the same joints on opposite sides of the body). When it is suspected that Rheumatoid arthritis is the culprit one of the blood tests that is done is one for Rheumatoid factor (RF) most of the people that have RA also have a high RF, However in about 20% of cases there is no RF and this is Known as seronegative Rheumatoid arthritis.


Is rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis arthritis are same?

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Arthritis in the same place on either side of the body at the same time. this is typical in rheumatoid arthritis.


What are synonyms of seropositive arthritis?

Seropositive Rheumatoid arthritis is RA in a person that has rheumatoid factor in the blood. As opposed to seronegative RA where there is no RF.Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that exhibits itself in a certain way when it is suspected that one has RA ones blood is tested for Rheumatoid factor (a particular antibody) if it is found to be elevated then one is said to have seropositive RA.


Can cardiac sphincter get inflamed due to severe rheumatoid arthritis flare up and diagnosis simultaneously of pleurisy?

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What is symmetric arthritis?

This would refer to the type of arthritis that tends to affect the same joints on both sides of the body at the same time, there is a symmetry to the way it flares and is generally Rheumatoid arthritis.


Do Rheumatoid arthritis flares make your elbows and feet sore and hurt?

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Inflammatory arthritis Or rheumatoid arthritis. Has symptoms that Include redness in joints. swelling, tenderness's, heat in joints. pain, stiffness in joints, especially directly after periods of inactivity or sleep. Rheumatoid arthritis is also likely to show symptoms in more then one joint at a time and in the same joints in opposing sides of the body. This type of arthritis can also effect many other parts of the body ranging from the skin to the heart eyes and brain and needs to be kept under control to avoid mayor damage and or disfigurement. It is incurable but there are treatment that will control it. If a person suspects that they may have this illness it is very important that they see a health professional to get it under control before it causes serious damage.


What does it mean when rheumatoid arthritis advances at a fast rate?

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