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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.
2,080 Questions
Does potassium sorbate help rheumatoid arthritis?
I had a look at the literature and while I find that I am unable to deny the efficacy of this material in the treatment of RA I have not been able to find any test results that would lead me to believe that this material helps.
Is Arthritis not a terminal deseas?
Arthritis as such is not a terminal disease. However arthritis especially rheumatoid arthritis which is an immune system disease can lead to the development of other diseases that may be capable of killing you or the treatments used for various forms of arthritis can lead to death. However no one actually dies of arthritis.
Is it normal to crack your wrists continuously?
This is not true at all, cracking any bone in your body is not the cause of arthritislater in your life
Does cheering and dancing cause jaw arthritis?
For teenage girls, (idiopathic condylar resorption) ICR of the jaw is common. This condition is found usually in girls that are dancers and cheerleaders. What happens is the young girl is subject to supermobility of their jaw. The excessive movement from physical activity causes the jaw to misalign. Some will complain of head and face pain. Very few show symptoms of clicking or popping when using the jaw. Some may have no symptoms at all. If not treated, the jaw can develop arthritis or osteoarthritis. This can be managed through regular pain medicines like Tylenol or aspirin. A dental surgeon can diagnose this condition through xrays or MRIs.
Where are you most likely to get arthritis?
You are most likely to get arthritis in any of the joints of the body, however many other tissues can be affected by arthritis such as the lungs, kidneys ,heart and eyes.
When someone has gout what mineral is lacking?
Not sure of what they're lacking, but it usually means they have high levels of uric acid in the blood.
Does vasculitis cause joint pain?
Vasculitis-induced arthritis occurs when the lining of the joints is affected by vasculitis
Progessive arthritis with stiffing of joints?
If there are sign of arthritis stiffening joints swelling heat and pain, then it is a good time to seek advice from a doctor and or hematologist in an attempt to reduce the pain and damage that may be caused by this disease if left untreated.
Never, glucosomine is one of the best marked products available today on a marked full of easy marks that are desperate for a little relief from the pain that comes with arthritis. Thee is no evidence available that this substance is of any benefit to sufferers of arthritis.
What parts of the body does ankylosing spondylitis affect?
The spine, as well as internal organs around the spinal region of the body, Over time secondary conditions such as hammer toe and iritis may occur. Over time, the spine or other joints may fuse together causing what is known as 'poker spine' stopping the person from being able to bend over. The condition can be debilitating but is unlikely to be fatal. The disorder can cause other autoimmune and chronic disorders that may lead to fatalities due to kidney disease or swollen heart. Patients have been known to die as a result of medications that are used to treat this disease.
Where can one purchase Glucosamine and Chondroitin?
One can find and purchase Glucosamine and Chondroitin in online stores such as Vitamin Shopper or eBay. It is also available on Med Pex, Pathology Med or Quack Watch.
Is it MORE likely that a back injury causes Fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis?
It can certainly be involved in the formation of osteoarthritis.
9 yr old ewe her back legs can't support her could it be arthritis?
Among many other things, yes. She needs a veterinarian to properly diagnose this!
Does inflammation of the bursae lead to rheumatoid arthritis?
No. Inflammation of the bursae is the result of the bursae being damaged by some sort of trauma in most cases. the cause of Rheumatoid arthritis We have an autoimmune reaction that, in other words the immune system mistakenly attacs tissues of the joints and other parts of the body. As a mater of fact RA can cause the problem of swelling of the bursa but not the other way around.
Can stiff in hips and back be arthritis?
It can be. It would be wise to find out what sort of arthritis though as treatment in some cases can delay further damage and pain
Can Diuertics cause gout like symptoms?
Diuretics are not recommended for gout sufferers as these exacerbate the disease. Gout sufferers should drink as much water as possible as this will aid the body in getting rid of unwanted uric acid.and keep the concentration of uric acid down in the blood.
