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Arthritis
The word “arthritis” means joint inflammation and it can be used to refer to more than 100 different diseases that cause pain, stiffness, swelling, and sometimes permanent joint damage. Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the United States and can affect anyone at any age.
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Where is the best place in the US to live if you have arthritis?
warm and dry climates such as Arizona...the worst climate is new England where it is cold humid
Is Excedrin or Aleve better for arthritis?
Aleve or Naproxen sodium (INN) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) commonly used for the reduction of pain, fever,and inflammation caused by arthritis as wel as for a number of other problem. It has been regularly used in controlling the pain and inflammation in arthritis for many years.
What parts of the body are effected by gouty arthritis?
the most common parts are the joints. usually you can also find tiny gouts in the earlobes.
What is the Cure of rheumatoid arthritis answer?
Honestly, the cause of rheumatoid arthritis could be several things. One cause may be a genetic factor. If your parents, or one of your parents carries the gene, it could be passed on to their children. Another possible cause, which seems to be widely accepted by medical professionals, is that it is an auto immune disease. Some professionals believe it is caused by a virus or bacteria which causes the immune system response to attempt to rid it from your body.
RA is more prevalent in women than men and juvenile RA can occur in children.
It's hard to say what the best treatment is, but the most common appears to be applying heat or cold and taking anti-inflammatories in the early stages. As the disease progresses, methotrexate is commonly prescribed, though there are other drugs that are used. If being diagnosed has been delayed, Pregnisone (a steroid) may be used to stop the progression of the disease and protect the joints until the other drugs take effect.
Treatment can also include join replacement surgery in some cases.
Alternative treatments, which can be used in conjunction with the conventional treatment or alone, include modifying your diet. Some foods, sugar for one, are thought to contribute to the swelling and pain. Herbal supplements can also be taken. Of course, use of such treatments should be discussed with your medical provider.
Simple exercises to prevent long term weakening of your joints caused by lack of use should be discussed with your medical provider!
Of course, you will want to find a medical provider to diagnose and help plan your treatment. If you are taking methotrexate, it is important that you have tests at regular intervals to measure the amount that is in your liver.
Is celadrin useful against rheumatoid arthritis?
I have had a look at the claims made about celadrin. and have come to the conclusion that it is one of those remedy's that you will have to try out yourself. some of the claims made regarding the way it works on the immune system don't make sense to me. and while there are many claims of clinical tests there seems to be no direct information on these. However they do sell a lot of them so there is a chance that they do the job.
Is Gouty arthritis a chronic condition that is associated with aging?
gout can be chronic but this is not necessarily the case
The first part of the word means joint. The ending, "itis" refers to inflammation. So arthritis is the inflammation of a joint. Quite often, there are bone spurs found within joints that have arthritis though not all joints that have bone spurs cause pain. There are a variety of causes and types of arthritis. Some of these causes and types have to do with overuse, the normal aging process, and/or auto immune disorders.
i typically pop my knees unintentionally when i walk. it just happens. i dont think i could do it on purpose. i can sometimes feel it about to happen right before it does, and sometimes it just completely takes me by surprise.
now, my ankles and shoulders i can pop intentionally. to pop your shoulders, bend your elbows and raise your fist to around your shoulder, then move your elbow from front to back fairly fast (some people need to rotate their elbows in a circular motion, just depends on the person/joints). this will pop your shoulder socket, and makes you feel more loose in the arms. now to pop your ankles, simply bring your toes up as much as you can and then move your feet in a clock-wise motion until it pops. if clockwise does not work then try counter-clockwise.
everyone is different, so what works for me may not work for you...
Why is arthritis non communicable?
Arthritis is not a communicable disease. However there are communicable diseases that can bring about symptoms that include arthritis. There are over a hundred different forms of arthritis and the term atrhritis usually refers to an illness that effects the joints of the body.
What is the best state to live in if you have arthritis?
A place that is dry and reasonably warm seems to be the most popular idea where it comes to arthritis sufferers. There is however Little or no evidence pointing to the fact that climate has any real effect on Arthritis's.
Can rheumatoid arthritis affect breast tissues?
There is a lot of information available On the PDF (Unusual breast legions) in the the related links below.
Connective Tissue Disease in relation to breast implants
Concern were raised over development of autoimmune or connective tissue diseases, such as lupus, scleroderma, and rheumatoid arthritis, among a small number of women with breast implants. However several large epidemiological studies indicate that these diseases are no more common in women with implants. Never the less a lot of women with
breast implants think that their implants caused a connective tissue disease.
Can sugar intake cause arthritis?
True, sugar does not cause pain directly, but it does cause inflammation in the body. So, if you already have low grade inflammation somewhere in your body (joint or otherwise) the sugar can increase the inflammation and you will experience pain.
It usually takes about 3 hours for the pain to show up after eating something sweet. This can be anything from a cookie to an orange and sugar is put into almost all packaged foods and condiments. Your body doesn't know the difference between the types of sugar. The best way to lessen the pain from eating something sweet is to drink lots of water afterwards to dilute the sugar.
Can you do running with osteoarthritis?
That depends on where you are suffering from the symptoms an on your ability to deal with pain, for example if you have it in the toe or knees then it would be very difficult as gout is considered the most painful form of arthritis. Movement would exacerbate the pain considerably.
Is it okay to eat tomatoes if you have arthritis?
Yes, unless you are allergic to something in it as that will cause arthritis to flare up.
Eat anti-inflammatory foods
Olive Oil
Protein; best types are lean poultry, fish, seafood, soybeans, tofu, soy milk
Whole grains
Fruits - apples, bananas, grapes
Vegetables - dark leafy greens like leaf lettuce and spinach
Water
Decaffeinated tea
Omega-3 found in walnuts, fish, flax seeds, pumpkin seeds
Low fat and low sodium foods
Things that you should limit or avoid:
Caffeine, Alcohol, Tobacco, Potatoes, Tomatoes, Eggplant, Salt, Fat
Should you excerise with arthritis?
It is a known fact that the more a person diagnosed with arthritis moves, the better. My Conclusion hereby is that if the person diagnosed with arthritis does more exercise, the swelling would reduce and the pain would be Non-Existent. If however the Pain and the Swelling is not gone in a couple of weeks, it would be advisable to see a doctor.
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Usually doctors would give an exercise plan to patients with arthritis.
There are many ways to reduce the pain such as pain relieving medication,acupuncture,relaxation therapy and with exercise.
You should start by stretching, to increase flexibility and relieve stiffness.
One of the most recommended exercise for arthritis patients is swimming, the water takes some weight off painful joints and you will be able to control weight, controlling weight is very important because the less weight you have on your joints the less painful it is.
Also consider doing yoga,yoga can help strengthen your joints and increase muscle strength.
Overall movement is essential when you have arthritis.
What is the disease accompanied by pain stiffness and inflammation of muscles and joints?
These are symptoms that are found in Rheumatoid arthritis. however to make an accurate diagnosis would take the expertise of a qualified health professional.
It's not the bones the pop. Sometimes you get little air pockets in the tissue that is between your joints and that is what causes the pop sound.
Joints are the meeting points of two separate bones, held together and in place by connective tissues and ligaments. All of the joints in our bodies are surrounded by synovial fluid, a thick, clear liquid. When you stretch or bend your finger to pop the knuckle, you're causing the bones of the joint to pull apart. As they do, the connective tissue capsule that surrounds the joint is stretched. By stretching this capsule, you increase its volume. And as we know from chemistry class, with an increase in volume comes a decrease in pressure. So as the pressure of the synovial fluid drops, gases dissolved in the fluid become less soluble, forming bubbles through a process called cavitation. When the joint is stretched far enough, the pressure in the capsule drops so low that these bubbles burst, producing the pop that we associate with knuckle cracking.
It takes about 25 to 30 minutes for the gas to redissolve into the joint fluid. During this period of time, your knuckles won't crack. Once the gas is redissolved, cavitation is once again possible, and you can start popping your knuckles again.
Is there any treatment for deformed in joints by gout?
Ann Plast Surg. 2003 Oct;51(4):372-5.
The soft-tissue shaving procedure for deformity management of chronic tophaceous gout.
Lee SS, Lin SD, Lai CS, Lin TM, Chang KP, Yang YL.
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Abstract
Gout is a condition characterized by the deposition of monosodium urate crystals in the joints or soft tissue. A gouty tophus occasionally mimics an infectious or neoplastic process. However, the conventional enucleating procedure might cause complications. In severe cases, skin necrosis and tendon or joint exposure can occur after debridements. In this series, the soft-tissue shaver is used for deformity management of the chronic tophaceous patients and the results are encouraging. From November 2000 to August 2002, 17 patients with chronic tophaceous gout were treated by the shaver technique. Suction and irrigation were performed simultaneously while the shaver was operating, and chalky deposits of sodium urate could be removed efficiently. Skin necrosis was minimized by means of proper incision planning. Also, bedside debridements and wound wet dressing were helpful for improving the outcomes. The families and patients were satisfied with the results. In conclusion, severe chronic tophaceous gout can be a surgical challenge. The soft-tissue shaving technique can be useful for cosmetic debulking of large tophi in patients with advanced chronic tophaceous gouty arthritis.
(The source of this article was Pub Med
U.S. National Library of Medicine
National Institutes of Health)
