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Why do you get swollen fingers?
From bulimia, you can get swollen fingers from scraping them (bruising and swelling) when you put them down your throat. Otherwise, poor blood circulation or other medical conditions can cause your fingers to swell.
Will arthritis cause swelling?
Arthritis is medically speaking, inflammation (swelling) of the joints.many forms of arthritis can cause inflammation and swelling at some time and many have their origin in inflammation. You would be more accurate in saying that arthritis is often accompanied by swelling or inflammation , however this is not always the case. It depends on the form of arthritis and at other times the stage it is at.
What is the difference between Cervicalgia and arthritis?
Cervicalgia means simply a pain in the neck. cervic- means neck and -algia means pain.Arthritis is the inflammation of a joint caused by various disorders and diseases. arthr- means joint and -itis means inflammation. Arthritis can be in any joint - your finger, hip, neck, knee, etc.Arthritis could cause cervicalgia if it is located in the spine at the level of the vertebrae in the neck. But, other things can also cause cervicalgia, such as trauma and whiplash, sprain or strain, stress and tension, etc. and not only arthritis.Cervicalgia would be the symptom, and arthritis would be one condition that could cause that symptom.
What is periperal arthritis?
Peripheral arthritis is often found in people that have ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease of the colon. (Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) There is no one test that diagnoses peripheral arthritis Tests including blood tests, joint fluid analysis, and x-rays are used to eliminate other conditions. Peripheral arthritis causes pain, swelling, and stiffness in one or more joints of the arms and or legs, wrists, knees, and ankles, and may move from joint to joint. pain in peripheral arthritis when untreated can last from several days to weeks. This type of arthritis does not usually cause permanent damage.
What are the Symptoms of Arthritis in the wrist?
Rheumatoid arthritis in the elbow. This is a first hand account the first sign of RA in the elbow is simply pain and heat emanating from the joint. this usually doesn't last and you ignore it. as time wears on you note that the elbow tends to become tender when in use more and more often. In my particular case, while I was at work one of my work mates commented on the size of my elbow as it had swollen up to a ridiculous size. I went to see the doctor about it at this stage. the Doctor refer ed me onto a rhuematologist. who daignosed RA. I was immediately put on drugs that are intended to reduce the damage being done by the disease in other parts of the body as well. The elbow settled down for a while and all went well for a while, then swelling pain and heat started again in that particular joint. what happens is that the immune system decides that the material between the joints is undesirable and attacks it until there is nothing left leaving you with bone on bone as in osteoarthritis. If unchecked the joint eventually becomes useless and deformed, the bone becomes damaged and the muscles around that joint atrophy. In my particular case the joint along with the scar tissue around it will be removed and the joint will be replaced with a prostheses that hopefully will last for over 10 years without any further trouble. The upshot of it is If you can nip the damage in the bud with effective treament, by all means do so.
What exactly is arthritis?
AnswerThe term arthritisliterally means joint inflammation, but it also is used to refer to more than 100 rheumatic diseases. These diseases can cause pain, stiffness, and swelling in joints and may also affect other parts of the body.Some common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis,rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus,gout, juvenile rheumatoid Arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and psoriatic arthritis.
What diseases mimic the rash of lupus?
I have lupus and several other auto immune diseases plus i am a nurse.Some diseases that have the same symptoms to lupus are rheumatoid arthritis,fybromialgia,schleroderma,mylosceniengravis.and alot of times these diseases can occur together as in my case.
What do you do with a horse with a bog spaven put it down?
Bog Spavin is a swelling of the Tibiotarsal joint of the hock. The swelling normally does not cause lameness, but it can indicate other pathological problems with the joint. Causes of Bog Spavin (which is what the swelling is called.) can be caused by Synovitis, Degenerative Joint Disease, or excessive strain/overloading of the joint. If you see a Bog Spavin type swelling have a equine veterinarian come out to investigate why. Unlike Bone Spavin, Bog spavin will not change the bones. A equine vet will usually preform radiograph's on the joint to look for the cause and determine what if any treatment is advisable. Treatments may include corticosteroids or Hyaluronan acid injected into the joint, while some may require arthroscopic surgery. You most likely would not have to put the horse down, but you may have to find lighter work for it.
Joint swelling?
DefinitionJoint swelling is the buildup of fluid in the soft tissue surrounding the joint.Alternative NamesSwelling of a jointConsiderationsJoint swelling may occur along with joint pain.Common CausesJoint swelling may be caused many different things, including:Acute gouty arthritis (gout)Ankylosing spondylitisChronic gouty arthritisInfectionInjuryLudwig's anginaOsteoarthritisPseudogoutPsoriatic arthritisReactive arthritisRheumatoid arthritisSystemic lupus erythematosusHome CareFor unexplained soft tissue joint swelling, contact your health care provider. Follow prescribed therapy to treat the underlying cause.Call your health care provider ifCall your health care provider if any of the following occurs:Severe, unexplained joint painSevere, unexplained stiffness or swelling, especially if accompanied by other unexplained symptomsWhat to expect at your health care provider's officeYour health care provider will obtain your medical history and will perform a physical examination. The joint will be closely examined. You will be asked questions about your joint swelling, such as:Location Which joint is swollen?Is more than one joint swollen?Time pattern When did the joint swelling develop?Is it always swollen, or does it come and go?Is this the first time you have had swollen joints?Quality How swollen is the area?If you press over the swollen area with a finger, does it leave a dent after you take the finger away?Aggravating factors What makes the swelling worse?Is it any worse in the morning or at night?Does exercise make it worse?Relieving factors What make the swelling better?Does elevating the affected body part make the swelling go down?Is it better if you use an elastic wrap?What home treatment have you tried? How effective was it?Other What other symptoms are also present?Is there joint pain?Is there fever?Is there a rash?Tests to diagnose the cause of joint swelling may include:Blood studies (such as a CBC or blood differential)Joint x-raysJoint aspiration and examination of joint fluidPhysical therapy for muscle and joint rehabilitation may be recommended.ReferencesModer KG, Hunder GG. History and physical examination of the musculoskeletal system. In: Harris ED, Budd RC, Genovese MC, Firestein GS, Sargent JS, Sledge CB, eds. Kelley's Textbook of Rheumatology. 7th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2005:chap 33.Arend WP, Lawry GV. Approach to the patient with rheumatic disease. In: Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 277.
How can impetigo cause other diseases?
Impetigo can cause other diseases by weakening the immune system, allowing other forms of bacteria and viruses to enter the body.
What diseases slowly cause blindness?
Common diseases that cause blindness are onchocerciasis, syphilis, diabetes, glaucoma, trachoma. Many other less common diseases may cause blindness.
What is Baker's cyst?
A Baker's cyst is a benign swelling of the semimembranosus or some other synovial bursa found behind the knee joint.
What is a Bakers' cyst?
A Baker's cyst is a benign swelling of the semimembranosus or some other synovial bursa found behind the knee joint.
Does marijuana cause mental sickness?
yes and other diseases
Do electronic cigarettes with only nicotine in them cause heart disease or any other diseases?
well actually they don't cause any diseases i think your think about normal cigarettes because they cause diseases not electric ones.
What is the percentage for the two leading cause of death in the US?
Heart diseases, 30 %, other diseases 23 %
Can a displaced muscle cause pain in the sacroiliac joint?
This could be the cause of SI joint pain as well along with other causes such as traumatic injuries, hormonal changes orsacroiliac joint inflamation.
