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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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What is the best pain medication?
It depend on what is causing the pain In the case of rheumatoid arthritis the control of inflammation is of great benefit this is done with disease modifying drugs like methotrexate which disable that part of the immune system that causes inflation. Then there non steroidal and steroidal antiinflammatory. as well as plain analgesics that work by reducing the reception of pain
What can be given to a dog for arthritis?
Nothing - you should make an appointment with your veterinarian for an examination. There are medications available to help relieve the pain and reduce the ongoing damage, but you need a veterinarian's prescription for the vast majority of them.
Also, your veterinarian can determine if something other than arthritis is going on - a torn ligament in the knee is common, as is a partially herniated vertebral disk in some breeds.
Is ligamentum flavum hypertrophy related to psoriatic arthritis?
I have never seen any thing tying them together other then they are both the result of inflammation. However the inflammation in the case of RA starts in cartilage while it seems that in the case of flavium hypertrophy it is the result of scar tissue forming on ligament in the vertebrae.
What medicine cures arthritis?
It seems that there is no cure for Rheumatoid arthritis. But you can use rheumatoid arthritis diet to keep the rheumatoid Arthritis symptoms under control.
Which type of arthritis is caused by an autoimmune process?
Rheumatoid arthritis is widely thought to be an auto immune disease in which the immune system attacks the body, although some medical professionals believe it is caused by a virus or bacteria triggering a response from the immune system.
What arthritis usually results from bacterial infection?
Septic arthritis results from a bacterial infection. Sometimes referred to as bacterial arthritis, this condition causes joints to swell, becoming stiff and painful. Septic arthritis is most common in the knees and hips. Septic arthritis can develop as a result of bacteria spreading through the bloodstream to a joint, or it may be the result od a direct infection with bacteria through an injury surgery.
Gonococcal arthritis is the result of infection by the gram-negative diplococcus Neisseria gonorrhoeae. In the United States, gonococcal arthritis is the most common form of septic arthritis.
What is the most common form of chronic arthritis?
Primary OA results from abnormal stresses on weight-bearing joints or normal stresses operating on weakened joints. Primary OA most frequently affects the finger joints, the hips and knees, the cervical and lumbar spine, and the big toe.
Do you get arthritis if you click your fingers?
It can and does commonly, yes. In the case of Osteoarthritis, a glucosamine supplement daily can be a big help, but it doesn't work quickly - figure six months to a year, but the longer you use it the more helpful it is, trust me. For Rheumatoid arthritis, whatever your doctor prescribes is what will help most.
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.
Can you test uric acid levels before you get gout?
performed on a sample of the patient's blood, withdrawn from a vein into a vacuum tube. The procedure, which is called a venipuncture, takes about five minutes. The urine test requires the patient to collect all urine voided over a 24-hour period
What are the symptons of gout?
The classic picture is of excruciating, sudden, unexpected, burning pain, swelling, redness, warmness and stiffness in the joint. Low-grade fever may also be present. The patient usually suffers from two sources of pain. The crystals inside the joint cause intense pain whenever the affected area is moved. The inflammation of the tissues around the joint also causes the skin to be swollen, tender and sore if it is even slightly touched. For example, a blanket or even the lightest sheet draping over the affected area could cause extreme pain. Gout usually attacks the big toe (approximately 75% of first attacks), however it can also affect other joints such as the ankle, heel, instep, knee, wrist, elbow, fingers, and spine. In some cases the condition may appear in the joints of the small toes which have become immobile due to impact injury earlier in life, causing poor blood circulation that leads to gout. Patients with longstanding hyperuricemia can have uric acid crystal deposits called tophi (singular: tophus) in other tissues e.g. the helix of the ear. Uric acid stones can form as one kind of kidney stone in some occasions.[1]
1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gout
What is the cause of pain in the knee joints?
Arthritis pain can be the result of several things. for example Inflammation in and around the joints can be excruciating one day and gone the next especially if you treat it with some sort of anti inflammatory. sometimes bits of damaged cartilage or even bone that have come loose can be floating around in there and that can also be very painful. If cartilage is completely worn away and you are walking bone on bone you also experience considerable pain, add to this the muscles and ligaments surrounding the knee and you end up with a fair choice of either some or all of the above.
Is arthritis a pre existing condition?
Sure if you had been treated or had symptoms of arthritis before taking out whatever you are talking about then it would be a pre-existing condition. Anything that existed before is a pre-existing condition.
There are over a hundred different forms of arthritis and resulting from different causes ranging from injury to chemical imbalance as in the case of Gout, to wear and tear, Osteoarthritis, autoimmune disorder such as Rheumatoid arthritis, and arthritis caused by virus , bacteria and parasites. The exact reason for their occurrence and the cure for nearly all of them is not known. We have means of reducing pain and controlling inflammation and even modifying the immune system to reduce the damage being done. diet changes in the case of gout can help.
AnswerNo, But you can do some things to help it ease and deal with it easier. If you are over weight then you can try to lose some weight and help it better. AnswerNot yet, but there are some exciting new treatments that virtually eliminate the problems caused by arthritis. AnswerNo, arthritis has no cure yet. Eating a well balanced diet, exercising (walking exercise machines, brisk walks, exercising in swimming pools because the buoyancy helps eliminate the pain, Tai Chi and drinking those 8 - 8 ounce glasses of water helps eliminate toxins caused my arthritis medications. There are also Yoga classes for those with arthritis.If at all possible people with average arthritis should wait as long as they can before starting pain medications. These medications can build up quickly in the liver and your doctor needs to motor you closely. Often the doctor will wean you back off certain medications to give your liver a rest and to stave off liver toxicity.
Some types of arthritis are genetic.
Some arthritis medications are given not so much in order to prevent pain but in order to prevent the inflammation especially in the case of inflammatory arthritis's like Rheumatoid arthritis from further damaging joints and other organs in the body, Leaving treatment to long can in fact lead to the damage to joints becoming so great that their replacement become necessary The medications recommended for arthritis can be risky if not dealt with carefully however the alternative can also be worse in most situations,
AnswerNo, not yet. As what the previous answers stated, have a balanced diet. The more weight you gain the more pressure there is on your joints. Try Supple® it has glucosamine and chondroitin that are the most rigorously tested joint health supplements in the world. Supple® has only 30 calories and only 4g sugars so it also helps you lose weight and fits into the energized lifestyle you need to get your joints back in top condition.How does arthritis affect your organs?
There is inflammation in your joints so if arthritis is not slowed then it can affect other organs and systems of the body including:
· Heart: A collection of fluid around the heart from inflammation is not uncommon in rheumatoid arthritis. This usually causes only mild symptoms, if any, but it can be very severe. Rheumatoid arthritis-related inflammation can affect the heart muscle, the heart valves, or the blood vessels of the heart (coronary arteries).
· Lungs: Rheumatoid arthritis' effects on the lungs may take several forms. Fluid may collect around one or both lungs and is referred to as pleuritis. Less frequently, lung tissues may become stiff or overgrown, referred to as pulmonary fibrosis. Any of these effects can have a negative effect on breathing.
· Kidneys: The kidneys are not usually affected directly by rheumatoid arthritis. Kidney problems in rheumatoid arthritis are much more likely to be caused by medications used to treat the condition.
· Blood vessels: Inflammation of the blood vessels can cause problems in any organ but are most common in the skin, where they appear as purpura or skin ulcers.
· Blood: Anemia or "low blood" is a common complication of rheumatoid arthritis. Anemia means that you have an abnormally low number of red blood cells and that these cells are low in hemoglobin, the substance that carries oxygen through the body. (Anemia has many different causes and is by no means unique to rheumatoid arthritis.) A low white blood cell count (leukopenia) can occur from Felty's syndrome, a complication of rheumatoid arthritis that is also characterized by enlargement of the spleen.
· Eyes: The eyes commonly become dry and/or inflamed in rheumatoid arthritis. This is called Sjögren syndrome. The severity of this condition depends on which parts of the eye are affected. There are many other eye complications of rheumatoid arthritis that often require the attention of an ophthalmologist.
What are the consequences if you have gout?
The article was reasonably a good quality resource on this odd and perilous condition. I am researching on Gout disease, largely its reasons, signs or symptoms and remedies. The information really alarmed me and the rate at which it comes back in the human body again is disturbing. I fail to comprehend why the current medicine is unable to provide a cure to Gout. In addition to the doctor's advice, it's always the best decision to stop drinking alcohol totally.
Regardless that Gout had been discovered from past ages, no one had been able to provide a complete cure for this odd condition. In addition to the precautions patients have to be always on the careful side of the chart not to consume any ingredients containing Uric acid.
Can a thirteen year-old get arthritis?
While osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis and is more likely to occur after age 35 it can happen as a result of traumasooner, Juvenile arthritis can occur in in children all the way down to baby's. JRA is an autoimmune disease that attacks the joints. In even younger patients who are sexually active, it can be associated with an sexually-transmitted infection with Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Patients with gonorrhea may also experience problems such as diffuse skin lesions. Another disease featuring arthritis and skin lesions is Henoch-Schönlein purpura. Gastrointestinal discomfort and other symptoms are also associated with this disease.
These are just a few of the reasons that younger patients may experience arthritis. There are many more!
What is imflamitory arthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis. This disease is the result of the immune system mistakenly turning on its own body and destroying connective tissu such as cartilage. It can also affect many other parts of the body.
Why do i still have gout when there is no uric acid in my blood?
An excellent question for your doctor. You may have pseudogout caused by calcium deposits. A doctor can test for this. Everyone has uric acid in their body fluids, though Multiple sclerosis patients have very little. Iron is suspected by some to 'fix' uric acid in the body not allowing it to be excreted.
How is Rheumatoid Arthritis detected?
The first sign is usually inflammation in the joints often the same joints on opposite sides will inflame at the same time. If the RA is suspected then blood tests and xrays are done to expose the extent of the problem.
There is a lot of argument on this subject. the first thing that we should remember is that there are more then 100 different forms of arthritis which are the result of different conditions in the body. every thing from wear and tear to chemical buildups such as gout (which is affected adversely by alcohol consumption) to auto immune system problems. However there are many sufferer of arthritis that will swear on a stack of bibles that wines, especially red wines make arthritis symptoms appear worse. So it stands to reason that there may be something in the claim that wine is bad for arthritis. At present aside from gout, there is no real evidence that arthritis is affected by wine one way or the other. I have Rheumatoid arthritis and once thought that wine was bad for arthritis, however these days I drink wine within reason and have no more or less problems then I had when I was not drinking it. It may very well be a case of different reactions apply to different people. I personally think that an over simplistic connection between wine and arthritis was made because wine is acidic and people know that bones are made of calcium. acid eats away calcium, so it stands to reason that wine causes damage to joints. What they forget is that cartilage is not made of calcium and that the initial cause for the symptoms of arthritis is damaged or worn cartilage.
How long does pain last after arthroscopic knee surgery?
I had knee surgery 6 months ago and although my initial pain is better I have stiffness pain that is unbearable after sitting for too long. I asked my doctor how long do I have to suffer everytime I stand up and he said everyone is different and had no idea but to give it about a year... I take ibruprofen everyday and it seems to take the edge off but i still use percocet when I am in real pain.
Are sunflower seeds good for rheumatoid arthritis?
Pistachios are rich in certain nutrients, so it certainly would not hurt anything to eat them. They are good for cardiovascular health, but do not appear to have any specific effect on RA.
Though in the past, diet has not been seen as having any effect on RA. but according to articles in Arthritis Today, as well as other sites, diet can have an effect on RA, if nothing else than to decrease (or increase) the symptoms. Some supplements can also be helpful. To go to the Arthritis Today site and read the articles, click on the Related Link below.
How does arthritis affect any bones?
Arthritis is usually the result of cartilage being gone for one reason or another. what happens at that point is that bone wears directly on bone and this in itself is painful. However as the bone wears away then it attempts to replace the bone that is being worn away this leads to deformity of the bone around the joints and lipping or the formation of access bone all around the points of contact. This stiffens the joint and restricts movement yet further and all of this is accompanied by pain
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