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What is the time frame and effect of Rheumatoid Arthritis on the major joints?
Most people diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis already have joint pains. Arthritis effects everyone in a different way so it isn't easy to say how much it'll progress or where it effects. Talking to your doctor would give you the most information as he or she can run tests.
Who is the youngest person to have arthritis?
I was diagnosed at 3 years old.
What blood test would be ordered for arthritis?
I don't think Arthritis can be diagnosed by blood test. It is a physical phenomena
How have advances in technology affected the way in which Arthritis is diagnosed and treated?
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Can teenagers get arthritis?
Yes. Arthritis can affect anyone at any age. The word "arthritis" actually refers to more than 100 different diseases and conditions that destroy joints, bones, muscles, cartilage, and other tissue. The most common type of arthritis, osteoarthritis (OA), is often diagnosed at a later stage in life and may worsen with age, which has created the stereotype that only old people get arthritis. However, of the 50 million Americans living with arthritis, two-thirds of them are younger than the age of 65 and 300,000 of them are actually children. Juvenile arthritis (JA) is the umbrella term that is used to describe the various forms of arthritis that can be diagnosed in children and teenagers. In fact, arthritis is actually a relatively common childhood disease and affects more children than juvenile Diabetes and cystic fibrosis combined.
Is juvenile rheumatiod arthritis the only arthritis that you can be born with?
Yes, you can actually be born with arthritis. Most of the people born with arthritis are born with Rheumatoid Arthritis.
How is psoriatic arthritis diagnosed and treated?
Psoriatic arthritis is usually diagnosed in a clinic. A doctor will look for inflammation of the skin which suggests psoriatic arthritis. The treatments are anitinflmmatory cream and exercise.
What ages are affected by RA?
Rheumatoid arthritis affect people of all ages even babys. In the case of young people it is often referred to as JRA or Juvenile Rheumatoid arthritis. If it is diagnosed action should be taken immediately to avoid joint and other tissue damage.
What should I know after being diagnosed with arthritis?
You will need to talk to your doctor in depth about the type of arthritis you have and treatments available. You may also want to do physical therapy to strengthen the muscles around the arthritis.
Can arthritis cause severe pain when diagnosed in both hips?
Yes, bilateral hip arthritis can be excruciating. If the arthritis is so severe that mobility is limited, the doctor may recommend a hip replacement surgery.
Who is most to get rheumatoid arthritis?
Women are most likely to get it and people that have a family history of the disease.
Can a 10-year-old girl be diagnosed with arthritis in her knees?
Yes she can as a mater of fact she it can happen when a child is even younger. arthritis at that age is usually known as juvenile arthritis. For more info On this have alook at the related link (What is Juvenile Arthritis) below
