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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 is arthritis worse in the winter?
There are three types of arthritis that most people suffer.
- The cold is damp and irritates the arthritis
- Heat can irritate and inflame arthritis
- There is osteoarthritis
Different forms of arthritis will cause the body to feel differently as a result of temperature Cold tends to tense a person. contracting muscles and as a result put more pressure on joints that may already be painful causing more pain. People with advanced osteoarthritis are probably most likely suffer from the cold. Cold also has an effect on gouty arthritis's as it seems to prefer happening in the cooler extremity's of the body. Arthritis pain however can often be relieved by judicious application of alternating heat and cold packs as one would do with a badly bruised sprain.
Uric acid is a material that is made in the system as a result of the body's digestion of the nucleus of what were living cells. Some uric acid is important to the body's health as it is an important antioxidant that helps fight disease. However if the concentration of uric acid in the blood becomes too high (the reasons for this are not always understood) it turns into a solid in the shape of fine sharp uric acid crystals. These can then find their way into the joints of the body via the sinovial fluid ( especially the joints of the extremity's such as the toes and hands, these crystals can also lead to kidney's damage and damage in other parts of the body, leading to excruciating pain and serious illness.
Do asthma or arthritis have any effect on blood count values?
Arthritis can have an effect on the blood counts as well as the drugs used to treat it.
What are the demographics of temporal arthritis?
The disorder is more commonly observed in persons older than 50 years. The disorder occurs more frequently in Caucasian persons of northern European descent.
What medicine for cat with arthritis?
You can also promote joint health and increase your cats' mobility by using supplements. You may wish to use supplements containing Glucosamine, Condroitin, and Omega Three fatty acids to help keep the cartilage well lubricated and moist. They also stimulate the cells of the joints and repair the damage done by the arthritis, and act as a pain reliever to help with the stiffness and discomfort. It may take a month or two before you are able to notice the benefits of these supplements, but they are very safe, and the positive effects that they will have on your cats will be apparent, and help greatly in the long run.
Hot or cold for arthritis pain?
It could be either, In the case orRheumatoid arthritis where there is inflammation a little cold can be very relieving. on the other hand osteoarthritis is usually better of with heat. often a combination of both can also be helpful however this is best judged by the individual.
What does diffusely mean in the term her legs ache diffusely?
To "diffuse" something means to "spread it out". Therefore, to say that someone's "legs ache diffusely" would mean that the pain is spread out through her legs, rather than only in one area. "Diffusely" would be another way of saying "all over".
Yes and yes, the bottom lline is that the person under treatment is a grownup and has to take some responsibility for their own actions.
The exact cause for Rheumatoid arthritis is not yet known, What is known is that it is an autoimmune disease that women are three times more likely to contract it then men and that there often seems to be a genetic factor involved. Until recently diet has not been credited with playing a part in this disease, however there seems to be a growing school of thought that eating habits and eating or not eating certain foods may have a bearing on the this disease.
What is the best bed for people with rheumatoid arthritis?
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Do Calcium supplements escalate arthritis?
no. in fact, the main cause of arthritis is the loss or improper disposition of calcium in the joints. this has been a misconception to most of the people, but studies have been made and the results have invalidated the old concept. hence, it is a threat to arthritis when a person takes more calcium.
What could be wrong with a knee that cracks and hurts every time you go up and down stairs?
It's probably early arthritis. You should get to a doctor as soon as possible and start some kind of treatment. Often the medication to treat arthritis can stop or significantly slow the progression of the disease, but if you wait too long, the knee cartilage will be destroyed.
Platelets are cells in your blood that help blood to clot. They are made in the bone marrow. Chemotherapy can cause your bone marrow to make less platelets and may make you prone to bruising or bleeding.
A count of 140,000 (or referred to as 140 for short) on treatment day is probably fine to proceed with chemotherapy. There are many factors to consider including type and dose of chemotherapy. Talk to your doctor about how your chemo regimen affects your platelet count.
There is no particular intervention that will raise your platelet count; i.e., no particular foods or vitamins.
Is psoriatic arthritis permanent?
Yes, psoriatic arthritis is a permanent disease and an estimated 600,000 Americans have this disease. Psoriatric arthritis must be treated or people are at risk of permanent joint damage.
Arthritis usually results from bacterial invasion?
No arthritis is not usually the result of bacterial infection although there are forms of arthritis that are, these are known as septic arthritis or infectious arthritis. these forms of arthritis tend however to be short term and do not cause permanent damage to joints. There are however more then a hundred different forms of arthritis with causes ranging from wear and tear autoimmune conditions to chemical imbalances in the blood. Most of these are not curable however modern medicines can usually keep their pain and damage under control.
What causes internal inflammation?
Inflammation is caused by the immune system. When the immune system deems something should be removed or destroyed in the system it does so using what we see as inflammation as in the redness around infections bruising and wounds for example. at times the immune system can get it wrong where inflammation destroys good tissue as is the case in RA and similar Autoimmune diseases.
Numbness and pressure top left arm?
This sounds like you may be experiencing the results of some sort of interference with the nerves passing between the vertebrae in the neck, you should have it checked out by your doctor
Do arthritis pain relief medicines work?
"Arthritis pain medications effectiveness varies from every individual. Modifying the use of the affected area, rest and hot and cold packs may also help."
What is a contrubiting factor to development of arthritis?
There are many different forms of arthritis. However Contributing factors are Genetic predisposition, age, injury, and in the case of gout the the build up Of uric acid in the blood.
