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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 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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Is it better to take Tylenol or Advil for arthritis?
Aspirin is a drug that can be used as anti inflammatory and pain killer, However it should be taken with food as is invariably will cause some bleeding to the Walls of the digestive system. Always follow the instructions on the package or else the instructions of your doctor.
While cherries don't help some people there are a great number of people that swear by it, making it one of the most popular home remedies for gout. to see more information on this subject go to the related link below (cherries ad gout).
Why does osteoarthritis occur?
The exact reasons for this disease are not entirely understood. However
Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most wide spread types of arthritis and is found most often to stast developing after the age of 45. I may also form as the result of a jury to a joint. Men and women are affected equally by this condition.
AO causes the breakdown of the cartilage between the joints. Cartilage is the material that covers the end of the bone at the joints to ensure smooth and effortless movement. In OA, this cartilage breaks down.
OA usually occurs in the fingers and weight-bearing joints; these include, knees, feet, hips and back.
Osteoarthritis is the result of changes in the cells of the cartilage resulting in a loss of elasticity. Over time this causes the cartilage to thin out and in some situation breakdown all together. This leaves the ends of the bone without its smooth covering, and the joint loses its easy mobility..
OA progresses slowly. For many people the symptoms will be mild and have little impact. OA rarely causes severe disability, but when it does surgery to replace joints is often highly effective.
Symptoms of OA vary. Most individuals remain essentially free of symptoms until the cartilage ceases to function properly. After that they may include, Pain, Swelling, and stiffness in the affected joint or joints.
To diagnose RA Your doctor will first assess your situation by checking the affected joints for outward signs of inflammation heat etc. then if he deems it necessary may order tests such as X-ray and blood tests joint fluid tests to exclude the possibility of other types of arthritis.
The management of this condition depends on the joints affected and the physique of the patient. And includes, Exercise, Education, Medication, Joint protection, and Healthy weight maintenance
How does it feel to have arthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis gives you a hot radiating pain accompanied by swelling of the joint or surrounding muscles. It can be lightly irritating or completely debilitating depending on the particular instance.
What causes tingling and tightness in the foot and ankle?
six months ago i had a very bad pain shoot down the outside of my right leg from my buttock while i was working, this was diagnosed as sciatica after about three weeks the pain subsided and i was left with numbness in my right foot from the pinkie (little) toe down the outside of my foot to my ankle this caused me to walk with a slight limp,now six months later i am left with a tingling and tightness which has replaced the numbness making me limp even more. this week i have to go for blood tests and x rays on my foot and my back.
Does Ice Cream make arthritis worse?
According to the John Hopkins arthritiswebsite, if it were true that ice cream makes arthritisworse "there would be a lot of unhappy people in the world."
>i'm no expert on this, but I don't like hopkins' answer at all. i have a lot of anecdotal evidence--and there are many books that agree--that people who give up refined sugars are often able to greatly reduce the intensity of their arthritis ; so increasing sugars doesn't bode well. there are also theories (in Chinese medicine?) that taking ice cold drinks increases the pain of osteoarthritis. i don't have time to do the search, but look up "diets for arthritis" on amazon and the web and you'll find the suggestion about reducing refined sugar (and refined flour?) again and again.Is mung bean is the cause of arthritis?
Aside from gouty arthritis beans should have no effect In the case of gouty arthritis it is because beans are high in purines and purines are metabolized in the body to produce uric acid, the crystallization of which causes the problem.
What is best test to diagnose arthritis in the hip?
There are over a hundred different forms of arthritis, ranging from that caused by trauma, wear and tear, to chemical imbalance in the blood to autoimmune diseases. The present procedure regarding arthritic pain starts with Xrays to look at joints once a problem is seen further testing is done to ascertain precisely what sort of arthritis is involved. There are many different tests involved depending on the type of arthritis suspected to be causing the problem.
What food should not eat if you have artritis?
The scientific answer to this is that there ahas not bee a substantial amount of evidence presented that diet affects arthritis. aside from the disease Gout in which foods that are high in purines have to be avoided.
Why Arthritis is more common among older people?
It is because the joints wear out. As you get older, you produce less synovial fluid to lubricate the joints. Also, arthritis is often caused by an immune syndrome which causes inflammation of the joints. The body is attacking itself in that case.
Does the acid in tomatoes affect arthritis?
No because RA is autoimmune disease and this is caused by genetic factors effecting the immune system, however there could be some effect depending on the individual, on the arthritis that is a result of RA. I have found In my particular case that Acidy foods don't make any particular difference to my condition. I have found from time to time that certain fruits and red wines and port can cause some discomfort if I have a lot. but the affects are not consistent. there is no scientific evidence that diet has any affect on arthritis of any kind other then Gout.
What are the symptoms of arthritis in knee?
I have this.Pain,stiffness,kneecap feels loose and moveable.Bone Spurs are probably there and you will hear grinding and popping of the cartilage when you go up and down stairs.Knee Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease that means your cartilage is wearing out (wear and tear )on it's own.Some herbs help with this as does a magnetic knee brace from Therion (medical grade magnetic braces).Try OsteoBi-Flex,Turmeric,Blue Emu Spray (anagesic spray that contains emu oil) capsaizin (hot pepper rub on lotion that comes in a foam applicator-great stuff).I recommend that you use a cane on bad days with a knee brace and not on good days.Exercise helps prevent stiffness and loss of mobility.Take it one day a a time and hang in there.Remember you can have a good attitude and see this as having a minor inconvenience,not a disease that defines who you are.
What is a good overthecounter pain relief medicine for arthritis?
It depends on the amount and degree of joint involvement .
People respond differently to the myriad
of meds on today's market.
The best medicine is hope and a firm will to keep going even if you
can't see the light at the end of the tunnel.
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Discuss this with your doctor and together you will come up with the correct medication to help you.
What is the medical term meaning inflammation surrounding a joint?
the medical term for inflammation of a joint and cartilage is arthrochondritis.
Sounds like it could be arthritis You should speak with your doctor as the results of leaving arthritis untreated can lead to serous joint damage, or in the case of rheumatoid arthritis to problems with other organs and and tissues as well.
Why is it recommended you drink 3 glasses of water daily for gout?
Patient with gout are often advised to drink a lot of water because by increasing the amount of water in the system the relative concentration of uric acid is lowered. as well as this the majority of uric acid is eliminated from the body with urine and urine is mostly water.
Can rheumatoid arthritis cause hand itching?
People that have RA are prone to develop a condition known as carpel tunnel syndrome, this condition starts with tingling in the fingers of the hands and becomes extremely painful in time. this condition can be treated with surgery. To find out more about this condition go to the link (Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Fact Sheet) below. As well as this there is also the risk of compresion of the ulnar nerve at the elbow,To find out more about this condition go to the link (Ulnar nerve entrapment)
Is there a difference between Rhumatism and Arthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease where the bodies own immune system attacks joints and at times other organs.
Osteoarthritis is a condition where tissue between the joints is worn out leading to the bones touching when they should not.
Why do people who have arthritis have stiff joints?
People with arthritis have stiff joints because their joints are diseased and not functioning properly. Arthritis is inflammation of the joints (cause not specified). The inflammation causes the surface of the joints to become rough and for bone spurs to develop on the sides of the joint capsule. Over time, these rough patches and bone spurs start to "lock" the joint in place, reducing the range of motion of that joint.
