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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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Why does my right leg above knee get hot?

Heat near joints can be an indicator of the type of inflammation you get with Rheumatoid arthritis. Suggest it to your doctor, if it is it is important to get it under control.

How do you treat arthritis with exsersise?

exercising does not so much treat arthritis as make the muscles around effected joints stronger and more able to support them leading to slowing the damaging progress and to a reduction in the pain caused by the disease.

Are your fingers cramping during wrapping perms due to arthritis or carpel tunnel?

None of the above It is unlikely that either of these conditions would bring about cramps. both arthritis and carpel tunnel syndrome can be extremely painful but the pain is not caused by cramps. suggest that you look into other causes.

What are the chemicals in tomatoes potatoes and peppers that help cause arthritis pain?

There is no hard evidence that these foods have any effect on arthritis. I am a sufferer of RA and have never noted any effect as a result of indulging or not indulging in these foods. With tomatoes and peppers the myth goes that the acids effect the bone, however potatoes don't have the same property's, and in any case arthritis starts as a result of damage to cartilage which has nothing to do with bone, unless there is trauma causing bone damage which in turn causes cartilage damage which in turn then causes more bone damage.

Can working on concrete for 19 years cause arthritis?

The exact cause of arthritis is still not known and there are more then 100 different forms of arthritis. However If you have a predisposition to one or another forms of arthritis and you are engaged in the heavy work of a concretor Then this would certainly hurry the disease along especially in the case of osteoarthritis.

Is kerosene used to treat arthritis?

There are home remedies involving Kerosene for treating arthritis. To find out more just type the words Kerosene and arthritis into your browser and you will get a selection of websites to look through for more info.

Can you be an airline pilot if you have rheumatoid arthritis?

I cant imagine why not so long as all of the body is working satisfactorily and are not being influenced in their performance by the disease.

I do and I am!

Functional capacity of rheumatoid arthritis patients?

Rheumatoid arthritis can effect the functionality of patients to vastly different degrees. It can interfere with functionality from mere stiffness and pain in the morning to one or more joints of the body becoming totally unusable and disfigured. In some instances the only option left open in treatment is the replacement of joints to bring back functionality and relieve pain. Add to this the affects that RA can have on organs such as the heart lungs ,eyes vascular system and epidermis among others.

What can cause arthritis to be in all your bones and blood?

At present the exact cause of arthritis is unknown however the cause for many forms of arthritis is carried in the immune system by the blood.

Can a pet scan detect rheumatoid arthritis?

Yes.A PET Scan (or Positron Emission Tomography) Is a way of finding the most active areas in the body. the parts of the body that require the most energy use the most sugar, also referred to glucose). A PET scan uses a special material that imitates the sugar, and this is taken up by the cells in the area of activity. This material called a tracer has a small radioactive component attached to it. The images created as a result of PET scans are based on the detection of radiation from the emission of positrons (positively charged electrons) from the radioactive tracer. The subsequent images created are used to evaluate a variety of diseases, with the most common use being whole body imaging of cancer. Rheumatoid arthritis will be seen in a pet scan, However a pet scan will not tell you that it is RA that you are looking at. It will tell you that there is an area of high activity. At this stage the only way to be sure that you have RA is by recognising the symptoms and monitoring inflammation and any specific damage that may be done to various joints. through imaging such as Xray.

How many rheumatoid arthritis patients in the Philippines?

There is no relevant data available on RA in the Philippine's. However about 1% of the world wide population suffers from RA and that seems to be a pretty evenly distributed in any country or race of people. 3 out of 4 people that have RA are women and the general age of onset of the disease is at about 35 to 40 years of age. however this disease can present itself in very Young children as well.

What causes numbness in upper triceps area?

Sometimes inflammation putting pressure on nerves will do this or pressure may be put on the nerves as they pass between the vertebrae in the neck.

What supplement for inflammation. I have developed joint and muscle aches and stiffness. Is this a sign of beginning arthritis?

It might very well be. However if you are not sure what the problem is, Isuggest you have it checked out by a physician as there are over a hundred different form of arthritis. It is important to know what you are dealing with in this department because if left untreated arthritis, especially the ones caused by autoimmune malfunctions can lead to serious problems all the way from what you have now to joint replacements like I have in my elbow. the medication you require is generally one that controls inflammation. there are many over the counter anti inflammatory, however those with arthritis usually end up on medication that needs to be prescribed by a doctor.

Does cinnamon powder and honey help gout?

the major constituent of honey is fructose. a recent study showed that people that drank drinks containing fructose had a higher risk of gout. the risk was comparable to 30 -50 ml of alcohol

What does goute mean?

Gout encompasses a group of joint or musculo skeletal disorders result from deposition of Monosodium urate monohydrate crystals in the joint and tissues and Hyperuricemia (Plasma urate level >420 µmol/> 7.0 mg/dl), due to over production or under excretion of uric acid with Interstitial deposition of urate crystals in renal parenchyma and urolithiasis. The major clinical manifestations are acute synovitis, chronic erosive and deforming Arthritis, tophi, nephrolithiasis, interstitial nephritis and hypertension with intence pain

DR Ashok Kumar Panda
M.D.(Ayurveda Medicine)
Presently working on Gout at RRI(Ay) , Gangtok, Sikkim , India

E mail-akpanda_06@yahoo.co.in

Your gout symptoms have lasted 3 months now you have been on meds and diet changes is this normal?

Gout symptoms can last a long time and an important part of the treatment is in avoiding foods that are high in purines, naturally while the disease is active you would also be prescribed analgesics and anti informatory to help control the problem.

Your index finger has a red Bumpy sore itchie rash Could arthritis in finger joint be the course?

This sounds alittle like it could be the result of a form of arthritis known as gout. Gout is caused by access uric acid in the blood turning into crystals that then invade the cartilage via synovial fluid in Particularly the peripheral joints of the body. If it is, a visit to the doctor would be in order as this illness can lead to seriously damaged joints exrutiating pain and kidney damage if left untreated.

Gout affects what part of your body?

in about 50% of cases the symptoms of gout starts in the joint at the base of the big toe. Eventually, however 90 percent of the people that have gout will end up with inflammation in this joint. Joints such as the mid foot, ankle, heel, and knee are also often affected. The fingers, wrists, and elbows are less prone to be effected by this disease.

In time people that have gout can develop tophi. These are lumps that grow around crystal deposits in joints or near pressure points. Tophi most often occur in the fingers, wrists, ears, knees, elbows, forearms, and heels. Tophi can also grow in the kidneys, heart, and eyes.

Uric acid is the byproduct of what?

Foods that are high in purines, these are usually rich foods and alcoholic beverage's the list below to find out what needs to be avoided to reduce the effect's.

Here is a list of some of the foods that are high in purines. These foods have the highest concentration of purines and should therefore be avoided by people that are prone to or are already suffering from gout.
Beef, Pork, Bacon, Lamb, Seafood, Foods that are made with yeast like beer or bread, Alcoholic beverages
These foods, while high in purine levels that can aggravate the symptoms of gout can be had occasionally by those who usually follow a low purine diet.
Asparagus, Cauliflower, Mushrooms, Peas, Spinach, Whole grain breads and cereals, White poultry meats, like chicken, duck or turkey, Kidney and lima beans.
The following foods are safe to eat in a low purine diet; however these should not be the only food you eat.
Green vegetables and tomatoes, Fruits and fruit juices, Breads that do not use yeast (may be found in the kosher section or a health food store), Nuts, Milk and milk products such as butter and cheese, Chocolate, Coffee and tea.

Is gout associated with knee and hip pain?

Not usually. Gout is more likely to be associated with the hands and feet.