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What is the scientific name for arthritis?
There are about a hundred different forms of arthritis The main ones being Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis and Gout These are divided into inflammatory and non inflammatory forms of arthritis's and are referred to by their various names.
What is an Rf factor and how is it calculated?
The Rf value is the "ratio to the front." Hence the R and the f. It is defined as the ration of the distance traveled by a spot (measured from the center) to the distance traveled by the solvent.
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.
Is chemotherapy used for treatment other than cancer?
Yes. Methotrexate is now being used as a treatment (low dosage) for some autoimmune diseases, including ankylosing spondylitis, Crohn's disease, psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and scleroderma.
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.
Are NSAID medications appropriate arthritis treatments?
Yes NSAID medications are a good for treating arthritis. However there are many different types of arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis is the primary one for used with NDAIDs.
What is the other name for juvenile arthritis?
The term Juvenile arthritis may refer to a number of different types of arthritis that occur in children and teenagers the most prevalent type is "juvenile idiopathic arthritis" (JIA), This disease is also known as juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) or juvenile chronic arthritis (JCA).Types of juvenile arthritis includejuvenile idiopathic arthritis (or juvenile rhuematoid arthritis), including oligoarthritis, polyarticular and systemicspondyloarthropathies, including ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis and reactive arthritisfibromyalgiaand other types, such as Perthes disease, lupus, dermatomyositis and scleroderma
Is poly inflammatory arthritis the same as rheumatoid arthritis?
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.
Which disease is possibly caused by an immune system malfunction resulting in joint pain and inflammation?
Arthritis is possibly caused by an immune system malfunction resulting in joint pain and inflammation. There are different types of arthritis and not all are thought to have this cause. Rheumatoid arthritis is one of the types.
What types of arthritis of the feet?
Arthritis in the feet can manifest in several forms, with Osteoarthritis (OA) and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) being the most common. Osteoarthritis affects the joints due to wear and tear, often leading to pain in the toes and midfoot. Rheumatoid Arthritis is an autoimmune condition that can cause inflammation in multiple joints of the feet. Gout is another type of arthritis that affects the feet, usually causing severe pain in the big toe. Using a supplement like JointXL Plus may help reduce inflammation and support joint health, offering relief for those dealing with foot arthritis.
What are the differences between osteoarthritis and regular arthritis?
Osteoarthritis is the type that is considered "regular" arthritis and is the most common. Other types include rheumatoid arthritis, which is an autoimmune disease, and gout, which is caused by a buildup of uric acid in the blood. You should see a doctor to have the type of arthritis diagnosed.
What are the 2 types of arthritis?
there are more then a hundred different types of arthritis here are a few examples.Ankylosing SpondylitisCarpal Tunnel SyndromeChildhood ArthritisChronic Back InjuryFibromyalgiaGoutInfectious ArthritisLupusLyme DiseaseOsteoarthritisOsteoporosisPaget's DiseasePolymyalgia RheumaticaPolymyositis and DermatomyositisPseudogoutPsoriatic ArthritisRaynaud's PhenomenonReactive ArthritisReiter's SyndromeRepetitive Stress InjuryRheumatoid ArthritisSclerodermaSjögren's Syndrome
