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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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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)
Best treatment for osteo arthritis?
Treatments for osteoarthritis range from preventative measures such as walking to joint replacement surgery. Nutritional aids include foods rich in vitamin C.anti-inflammatory medications. Acupuncture. joint immobilization.
Why are chines peoples eyes slanted?
That's an offensive and inaccurate term. The reason some Asians (not all) and some non-Asians have eyes that appear to be less round is because of a part of the eyelid called the epicanthic fold. It is an adaptation to a cold climate, protecting the eyes from cold temperatures, wind and areas of high light reflection such as deserts. Probably came about in the upper Paleolithic.
At present there is no cure for arthritis the only thing that can be done with it is control inflammation as far as possible with various drugs in order to slow down the damage caused to joints and muscles.
Why was Acupuncture important to china?
Pretty much all lifestyle conditions like stress, fatigue, depression. Also any kind of pain, new research has shown that the acupuncture has a physical effect on your pain receptors (I can't remember the details but I'm sure you can go and find it). Also good for skin problems.
Is rose hip good for pain releif of osteoarthritis?
No definitive studies have proven if it's good or bad, it's unlikely to cause harm though
Can you get arthritis in the top of your back?
Yes your back has many joints that can be affected by different forms of arthritis.
What does arthritis look like in an x ray?
Arthritis will make the edges of the bones appear uneven and possibly mottled different shades of light gray/white.
What does arthritis feel like?
Because arthritis is found in so many forms it would be very difficult to give the answer to this question on this page. Therefore if you follow the link below (How To Recognize the Signs and Symptoms of Arthritis) You will find a comprehensive answer to your question.
What happens if your veins hurt?
Can mean you have really skinny hands. Can mean you have very thin skin. This can happen if you work out. Also was there anything that was putting pressure on the vein? once the pressure is taken off it will make the vein temporarily stick out.
When body is unable to eliminate uric acid it will deposit a hardened crystallized form of uric acid (tophi) usually in the joints and skin. this leads to a very painful disorder referred to as as gouty arthritis or gout.
Can you die from knee arthritis?
One does not die as a direct result of Rheumatoid Arthritis but can possibly die from the resulting weakened immune system and dangerous drugs used for controlling the disease.
Organs are affected by Rheumatoid Arthritis include the skin,nervous system, eyes,lungs, heart, and blood among others can be adversely affected by Rheumatoid arthritis
R A carries the possibility of developing Rheumatoid Vasculitis, or inflammation of the blood vessels. this disease is life-threatening andcan cause,skin ulcerations, infections, nerve disorders that cause pain, numbness or tingling and bleeding stomach ulcers. Vasculitis can also affect the brain and nerves, as well as the heart, which can lead to stroke, heart attack, or heart failure.
What is the best medicines to take for both Arthritis?
There are over a hundred different forms of arthritis that seem to be associated with anything from from infections to wear and tear to autoimmune reactions.
- Osteoarthritis for example is usually the result of wear and tear or trauma to joints leading to pain, stiffness and inflammation. It can get so serious as to require joint replacement and there is no cure for it treatment usually involves the use of anti inflammatory, analgesics, and exercises to help support affected joints.
- Rheumatoid arthritis on the other hand is an autoimmune disease this is the result of the body's own immune system turning on itself and destroying healthy joint and other tissue. to avoid or at least reduce the damage caused by this disease anti inflammatory drugs are used and disease modifying drugs that switch of certain parts of the immune system that are causing the damaging inflammation. However there are side effects that require that their use be strictly monitored.
- Gouty arthritis is another form of the disease only this is the result of excess uric acid in the blood which in turn leads to the formation of tiny sharp crystals that collect ind synovial joints and other places in the body. it is reputed to be the most painful form of arthritis and treatment consists of anti inflammatory drugs and diet control.
People don't die from arthritis. However atrthritis can lead to other conditions that can kill you or cause you to die younger then you normally would. these condition can be the result of infections caused by damage related to the disease. there are also side effects to some of the drugs that are used to treat some forms of arthritis that can be deadly or at least toxic.
It all depends on exactly what sort of arthritisyou have. however the bad news is that there is no cure for arthritis and any damage done by the disease can not be easily set right aside from joint replacements. however there is sometime some relief in strengthening the muscles in and around the feet in order to give the joints better support. If there is inflammation then anti inflammatory'ss should be immediately considered to avoid possible further damage to joints.
What is best for inflammatory arthritis?
The answer for this greatly depends on the level of pain as well as the source of the pain. If the pain is severe, you may take tramadol for immediate relief.
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Everyone is different and medication that works well for one person may not work well for another. You can try over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen, tylenol, etc. Ibuprofen is an anti-inflammatory and many times not only aids in the relief of pain but gets to the source of the pain (inflammation) and reduces it thereby relieving the pain AND the cause. If over-the-counter medications do not work then you should definitely see a doctor.
What are the non inflammatory arthritis?
Osteoarthritis is a non inflammatory form of arthritis. That does not mean however that it will not cause inflammation as a secondary effect.
Can a person run after a hip replacement?
You can do anything you want to do. As long as you don't have an underlying bone problem such as osteoporosis. They are a godsend for these patients who've dealt with bad arthritis for years. Most people will be able to do much more than they could before the surgery.
