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Is rheumatoid arthritis caused by the loss of articular cartilage as a result of aging?
Rheumatoid arthritis is a Autoimmune disease. and has nothing to do with aging. as a matter of fact baby's can be afflicted with it. What happens is the immune system mistakenly attacks cartilage and often other areas that are made with connective tissue. The inflammation associated with it can lead to the complete destruction of joints and associated bone and muscle. and cause serious deformity's. the cause for the disease is not known however there deo seem to be genetic links.
The form Arthritis caused by wear and tear, trauma and at times aging is known as osteoarthritis.
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Rheumatoid arthritis in hands surgical appliances?
Damage caused by rheumatoid arthritis can lead to a replacement of damaged joints.
Can rheumatoid arthritis can be caused by a repetitive strain?
No rheumatoid arthritis is an Autoimmune disease and is cause by the inflamation caused by the immune system. Repetative strain on joints is more likely to result in osteoarthritis.
Where was the word rheumatoid arthritis derived from?
Rheumatoid comes from the term "rheuma" which meaning "a substance that flows". Upuntil the 1800's rheumatoid arthritis, was thought to be caused when "humours", substances that were thought to flow through the body stopped in certain parts of our body, such as joints in the case of arthritis,(Arthritis, from Greek arthro-, joint + -itis, inflammation) bringing about pain and swelling.
Can Spina Bifida cause rheumatoid arthritis?
The exact cause for Rheumatoid arthritisis not known however there seems to be no known connection between Spina Bifida and Rheumatoid arthritis. Spina Bifida seems to be caused by a deficiency of folic acid during pregnancy, while arthritis is an auto-immune disease. As people age, though, they are prone to developing arthritis in overused joints.
Is rheumatoid arthritis a disorder that is caused by insufficient immunological response to pathogens?
No Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that results in the immune system mistakenly attacking (among other tissues of the body) cartilage in the synovial joints. This leads to further destructive chemicals being created which in turn destroys further tissue in an around the joints. there is arthritis that has a connection with infection and RA may have some reaction there however RA is not seen as being the result of any pathogen.
Is age related erosion of articular cartilage a characteristic of gouty arthritis?
It can be However damage caused to articular cartilage in Gouty arthritis can ocurr at any time in life so long as there are UA crystals involved.
Is rheumatoid arthritis caused by a bacteria?
No Rheumatoid arthritis is an Autoimmune disease. That is, because there is something wrong in the programing of imune system it attacs cartilage and other tissue. However it is theorised that sometimes an attack or flare up of the disease can be initiated by a bacterial infection.
Rheumatoid arthritis in hands surgical appliances?
Damage caused by rheumatoid arthritis can lead to a replacement of damaged joints.
Differential diagnosis of mono-articular arthritis of knee joint?
Mono-articular arthritis of the knee joint can be caused by various conditions, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, septic arthritis, gout, pseudogout, and traumatic injury. Evaluation requires a detailed history, physical examination, imaging studies, and possibly joint aspiration for analysis. The diagnosis is typically based on a combination of clinical findings and laboratory tests to differentiate between these different etiologies.
Can rheumatoid arthritis can be caused by a repetitive strain?
No rheumatoid arthritis is an Autoimmune disease and is cause by the inflamation caused by the immune system. Repetative strain on joints is more likely to result in osteoarthritis.
Is there an inflammatory arthritis caused by the immune system other than rheumatoid arthritis?
there are several lupus is one of them
What causes the symptom of joint effusion?
Symptoms of joint effusion is usually caused by arthritis, gout, rheumatoid arthritis, septic arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and inflammatory arthritis.
Is rheumatiod arthritis believed to be an autoimmune disease?
There are many forms of arthritis that are Autoimmune diseases Like for example rheumatoid arthritis's. This is a disease where the immune system of the body mistakenly attacks tissue in joints and other organs and part of the body. However this is not the case in all forms of arthritis For example osteoarthritis is a disease where joints are effected by wear tear and trauma and not as a result of inflammation caused by the immune system.
Does etodolac just treat arthritis?
Etodolac is used for the treatment of inflammation and pain caused by osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. It is also used for treating soft tissue injuries, such as tendinitis and bursitis, and the treatment of menstrual cramps.
Where was the word rheumatoid arthritis derived from?
Rheumatoid comes from the term "rheuma" which meaning "a substance that flows". Upuntil the 1800's rheumatoid arthritis, was thought to be caused when "humours", substances that were thought to flow through the body stopped in certain parts of our body, such as joints in the case of arthritis,(Arthritis, from Greek arthro-, joint + -itis, inflammation) bringing about pain and swelling.
Can Spina Bifida cause rheumatoid arthritis?
The exact cause for Rheumatoid arthritisis not known however there seems to be no known connection between Spina Bifida and Rheumatoid arthritis. Spina Bifida seems to be caused by a deficiency of folic acid during pregnancy, while arthritis is an auto-immune disease. As people age, though, they are prone to developing arthritis in overused joints.
What organ is arthritis from?
Arthritis isn't from an organ. It is caused from the deterioration of cartilage in the joints, which causes bone to rub against bone, thus causing arthritis.
