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The form of rheumatoid arthritis characterized by progressive stiffening of the spine is known as?
What you arereferring too is probably called Ankylosis. this takes place in most older people and some that are younger as a result of trauma or genetic disposition, For a bit more information on the terminology surrounding the back Go to the related link(Orthospine Anatomy and Keyword Index) Below
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Can you catch Rheumatoid Arthritis from eating after someone who has it?
No, Rheumatoid arthritis is not contagious.
How does rheumatoid arthritis affect the blood?
It is not unusual for Anemia or "low blood" to accompany rheumatoid arthritis. Anemia indicates a low number of red blood cells and that these cells are low in hemoglobin, the substance that carries oxygen through the body. A low white blood cell count (leukopenia) can occur as a result of Felty's syndrome which is a complication of rheumatoid arthritis that is also characterized by enlargement of the spleen.
Does rheumatoid arthritis come on suddenly?
In most cases, arthritis does not come on suddenly. Arthritis tends to be a progressive disease that slowly worsens over time. It can come on suddenly when it is related to an infection of the bone or cartilage.
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.
What is the medical term meaning Rheumatoid Arthritis in the toes?
Rheumatoid arthritis in the toes Forefoot problems such as hammer toes, claw toes, mallet toes, and bunions often develop as a result of arthritis, particularly rheumatoid arthritis.
What is the form of rheumatoid arthritis characterized by progressive stiffening of the spine?
Ankylosing Spondylitis
What is the term to describe the form of rheumatoid arthritis characterized by progressive stiffening of the spine?
"Ankylosing Spondylitis"
When did they discover juvenile rheumatoid arthritis?
JUVENILE RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS was originaly described by George F. Still in 1897. He described several kinds of arthritis characterized by severe systemic symptoms associated with multiple joint involvement
Can you catch Rheumatoid Arthritis from eating after someone who has it?
No, Rheumatoid arthritis is not contagious.
How does rheumatoid arthritis affect the blood?
It is not unusual for Anemia or "low blood" to accompany rheumatoid arthritis. Anemia indicates a low number of red blood cells and that these cells are low in hemoglobin, the substance that carries oxygen through the body. A low white blood cell count (leukopenia) can occur as a result of Felty's syndrome which is a complication of rheumatoid arthritis that is also characterized by enlargement of the spleen.
Does rheumatoid arthritis come on suddenly?
In most cases, arthritis does not come on suddenly. Arthritis tends to be a progressive disease that slowly worsens over time. It can come on suddenly when it is related to an infection of the bone or cartilage.
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.
Is Milwaukee shoulder a form of rheumatoid arthritis?
No, Milwaukee shoulder is not a type of rheumatoid arthritis.
Is a form of rheumatoid arthritis characterized by progressive stiffening of the spine?
this sounds more like "Ankylosing Spondylitis", this is inflamation of the joints in the spine. Ankylosing Spondyliti is also known as rheumatoid spondylitis or Marie-Strümpell diseaseAS is accompanied by by chronic inflammation, the result of which are stiffness and pain in the back that eventualy that moves to the chest and neck. In time all of the back may become curved and inflexibleas a result of the bones fusing. A condition that is known as "bamboo spine". This is a systemic disorder that may involve multiple organs like, the eyes (causing an inflammation of the iris, or iritis), the heart, (causing aortic valve disease), the lungs and skin (causing a scaly skin condition, or psoriasis), the gastrointestinal tract (causing inflammation within the small intestine, called ileitis, or inflammation of the large intestine,
What is the medical term meaning Rheumatoid Arthritis in the toes?
Rheumatoid arthritis in the toes Forefoot problems such as hammer toes, claw toes, mallet toes, and bunions often develop as a result of arthritis, particularly rheumatoid arthritis.
Rheumatoid arthritis results from inflammation of which of the following membranes?
Rheumatoid arthritis results from the inflammation of the synovial membranes.
Can you get rheumatoid arthritis as a child?
Yes you can, This is called Juvenile Rheumatoid arthritis and even baby's can have serious problems with it.
