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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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How long after a total hip replacement can you go into a hot tub?
I got my staples out 2 weeks after surgery and the nurse said no baths or jacuzzis for 3 weeks after staples were removed... I'm waiting 6 weeks after surgery to swim or hot tub just to be safe
What does this mean Disc bulges of L34 and L5S1 do not result in neural compression?
It means that even though there is compression of the material between the discs there is no interference or pressure being put on the nerves that pass between them to the body.
What could cause an elevated LDH?
Elevated LDH levels can mean that you:
(a) are experiencing hemolysis or the breakdown of red blood cells in your body tissues which contain LDH
(b) if your levels remain high for up for several days, it could mean a myocardial infarction (heart attack) is on the way.
(c) If your blood sample was incorrectly handled, the results may show that you have high levels of LDH even if you don't. This may be due to erythrocyte damage.
(d) High levels of LDH may also indicate the presence of cancer cells, which destroy red blood cells found in your body tissues and release LDH into the blood stream.
(e) In empyema, the LDH levels generally will exceed 1000 units per liter. Empyema is when fluid fills your lungs, leading to an infection.
(f) viral meningitis (easily spreads through crowded population, such as college campuses and large urban areas)
(g) encephalitis (caused by moquitoes that carry the disease)
Source(wikipedia)Is diclofenac used for the flu?
It is an anti-inflammatory drug that requires a prescription and is most often used in treatment of arthritis. It would be first recommended that you use over the counter medications as fever reducers or for aches and pains caused by the flu, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen. If those are not sufficient, then consult a health care professional or your pharmacist for further advice. Never use medications for any purpose other than that for which they were prescribed.
What are the causes of infectious arthritis?
In general, infectious arthritis is caused by the spread of a bacterial, viral, or fungal infection through the bloodstream to the joint. The disease agents may enter the joint directly from the outside as a result of an injury or a surgical procedure.
How do you keep a knee brace from slipping down?
Try a sticking plaster around the thigh above it to hold it in place.
Tapioca is low in purines and as a result produces low uric acid.
Shrimp contain a moderate level purine and can be used in moderation for patients suffering from gout.
What is the difference between a sprain toe and a toe with gout?
A sprain is damage to ligaments and tissue around the joint which Will heal in time. In a toe with gout you have a situation where shards of uric acid crystals have settled in the joint and caused inflammation resulting in excruciating pain.
Can you eat crab or imitation krab when you have gout?
The fact is that fish is definitely recognised as being high in purines, these form uric acid in the body and as a result should be avoided. Omega 3 fish oil capsules on the other hand are recommended for gout and in helping against the pain of gout.
If cracking your knuckles doesn't cause arthritis then why do I wake up with sore joints?
Cracking or popping your knuckles is the act of releasing gasses from the synovial joints in the fingers or what ever part you are popping. while it can cause some slight damage to the joints and stretching to ligaments, it certainly will not cause arthritis. the cause of which to date is not known. However the fact that you have this habit does not mean that you may not be suffering from some form of arthritis anyway. the best way to get answers to this is to have a word with your doctor and have the situation professionally assessed as soon as possible as early treatment can avert a lot of damage to joints.
I was diagnosed with gout last week with my first horribly painful attack on a toe on my left foot. It has been about 7 days since the attack first came about. The itching on that one toe has been intense for the last day. I'm doing a search on the internet for itching & gout. With all that I'm reading, it appears it is quite common to have the intense itching associated with a gout attack.
A complete blood count (CBC), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), C protein, rheumatoid factor (RF), and antinuclear antibody (ANA) may be done for patients with suspected rheumatoid arthritis (RA). CBC may show anemia; ESR and C protein may be elevated as a reflection of the inflammatory aspect of the disease. RF is present in 70% of RA patients, and ANA is present in 30%; the latter two reflect the autoimmune component of the disease.
What exactly is Ligamentous Hypertrophy?
Hypertrophy of the ligaments in the vertebral canal of the spinal column can narrow the canal (stenosis) to the point that the spinal cord and/or nerve roots running through the canal are compressed. When the posterior longitudinal ligament in front and ligamentum flavum behind the spinal cord hypertrophy the cord is almost "circumferentially" surrounded and compressed.
Hypertrophy of the ligamentum flavum laterally near the facet joint can also contribute to foraminal narrowing (stenosis) with potential nerve compression (pinching).
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What can cause ankles to suddenly be tender to touch with pain like a sprain with no injury?
Inflammation Will do it You can probably treat it with a simple over the counter antui inflammatory available over the counter at a chemist. If you have the problem in both ankles at the same time and it recurs or take a long time clearing up I would definitely get checked out for Rheumatoid arthritis. This disease while not curable needs to be treated in order not to lead to more serious joint and organ damage.
Mango bad for people with arthritis?
I have serous RA and I used to think that Mango may have had a bad effect on my condition, So I stopped eating my favorite fruit. As it turned out it made no difference at all one way or the other. Over the yeas I have come to the conclusion that it make no difference at all what I eat.
There are many ingredients in some yogurts. Usually people or doctors say yogurt is good for you and wont cause arthritis pain. But today, many yogurts have junk in them like sugar andhigh corn fructose syrup. Not healthy at all. It could be the ingredients in the yogurt you are eating. Try a yogurt like a Greek yogurt, like Fage. Look at the ingredients.
Another thought is that dairy products (including yogurt) causes inflammation, which could cause arthritis pain to be worse. You could try soy yogurt and see if that bothers your arthritis. Or you could take probiotic pills instead of yogurt, that way you get the good bacteria benefits without the dairy.
For your arthritis pain, try eliminating all dairy products like milk, cream, cheese and yogurt and see if that helps the pain.
Is arthritis the same as marginal osteophytes?
marginal osteophytes are a result and a part of arthritis. they are the build up of bone around the area in joints where the bone has started to touch bone in joints.
When splinting the joint the injury should be immobilized?
When a joint is in a splint it should be immobilized for the amount of time that a physician tells you. The splint allows the injured joint to heal properly.
Can you take a multi vitamin and glucosamine at the same time?
Yes one wont have any affect to speak of on the other.
What does glucosamine do for you?
Oral glucosamine is commonly used for the treatment of osteoarthritis. Since glucosamine is a precursor for glycosaminoglycans, and glycosaminoglycans are a major component of joint cartilage, supplemental glucosamine may help to rebuild cartilage and treat arthritis. Its use as a therapy for osteoarthritis appears safe, but there is conflicting evidence as to its effectiveness. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial found glucosamine sulfate is no better than placebo in reducing the symptoms or progression of hip osteoarthritis.
There are two main types of glucosamine, Glucosamine Sulfate and Glucosamine hydrochloride. In a placebo controlled trials of Knee pain the Glucosamine Hydrochloride failed to show superority over placebo (GAIT) but a similar trial of the Glucoasmine Sulfate showed superiority over placebo and paracetamol in the control of pain.
Is squid is good for arthritis?
There is no proven corolation between arthritis and the food we eatOther then in the case of gouty arthritis in which case seafood is considered particularly undesirable because they are high in purines whic in turn creates the acids that lead to the production of the acid crystalsin the blood that damage joints and other prs of the body.
Is osteophytic lipping arthritis?
Yes it is the result of arthritis. when cartilage in joints is worn to a point where bone begins to wear on bone, the bone begins to try to repair itself by replacing bonr that is worn away. this leads to an edge forming that tightens and stiffens joints.
