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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 do you do about an infected toe?
Your toe will be swolen and red and it will give off pus. it will hurt when you put pressure on it. i have an infected toe right now and i am going to see a doctor. if you can't go see a doctor try soaking it in epsom salt and putting neosporin or iodex on it. if that doesn't work put a cabbage leaf on it and wrap it up with vet wrap. but i would recomend to go see a doctor before it gets to severe.
Does popping your fingers cause arthiritis?
No popping your finger joints does not cause arthritis. the sound you hear when you pop your finger joints is the sound of gas being released from sinovial fluid Doing it too often can cause a little stretching of ligaments and do slight harm to surrounding tissue. but it definitely deos not cause any form of arthritis.
My knees pop almost every time I bend them what's up with that?
Possibly early arthritis. You should check with your physician.
Can lithotripsy be used for arthritis?
Why is there no answer to this? Lithotripsy is an obvious area for exploration as a potential alternative to joint replacement in treatment of osteoarthritis.
For those of us with calcium deposits in the joint, theoretically, lithotripsy should be capable of breaking up the abnormal depositions so the body could reabsorb the calcium while leaving the healthy bone and cartilage unaffected.
Perhaps it was only a dream, but prior to my osteoarthritis becoming debilitation, I remember coming across an article on the subject talking using lithotripsy in arthritis as a promising new therapy. Then, could never find it again nor remember the source.
Of course, they do use "ultra-sound" to stimulate circulation to improve blood flow to the joint, but this article was discussion use of hyper-ultra-sonic like lithotripsy to actually break up the deposits.
At least one would suspect that such an obvious possibility would be the subject of research somewhere. But, alas, the United States Library of Medicine has absolutely nothing on this subject.
Could it be that once again, the medical research community has tilted in favor of radical invasive procedures (hip and knee replacements) that are economically favorable to surgeons, hospitals, and medical appliance manufacturers (the "Medical Industrial Complex") when a potentially cheap, safe and far more effective therapy is possible?
There are over 150 different forms of arthritis ranging from different forms of autoimmune disorders to that caused by trauma or just simple wear and tear. Arthritis relates to illnesses that affect the joints. some people never have any problem with it. however it is possible for everyone to to have arthritis.
Where does excess uric acid in the body accumulate?
If the concentration of uric acid in the blood becomes too high it crystallizes into tiny hard sharp shards. these crystals have a tendency to collect in synovial fluid around joints particularly peripheral joints such as the big toe and hands. It can also build up in other places under the skin like on the outer edges of the ears and elsewhere. These crystals can also block up the kidneys and form stones.
Is wine good or bad for arthritis?
Some people claim it has an effect. however there has been no definite evidence brought forward to substantiate this. there are over a hundred different forms of arthritis and many people with arthritis have no problem at all in their estimation when it comes to drinking wine.
Will hcg help with rhematoid arthritis?
I went for a reasonably long search to find a real connection in the treatment of RA with HCG. while there are certain points in HCG that seem to point towards HCG having some effect on the same tissues that are effected by RA there seems to be nothing available on the clinical application of this hormone in the case of RA. I would say that if there is any treatment involving this hormone it would still be in its infancy.
Is multilevel arthritis the same as dgenerative arthritis?
Not necessarily multilevel refers to the position in the backbone. degenerative refers to osteoarthritis as opposed to other forms of say inflammatory or rheumatoid arthritis for example..
Will stelara help you with your soratic arthritis?
June 5 (Reuters) - Patients taking Johnson & Johnson's Stelara experienced significant relief from the painful symptoms of active psoriatic arthritis, according to results of a late-stage study.
When is someone with arthritis more likely to feel pain?
There is no hard and fast rule about that and it may well depend on several factors involving each particular individual and the type of arthritis they have.
Can you cure arthritis with qigong?
It is said, that you can cure arthritis by practicing qigong. It is one of those things that can not be done once. You have to do it for a long period of time in order to see results.
Can an employer fir an employee unable to work because of arthritis?
Eventually an employer would have to. because unless there is insurance that protects the employees wages, the employer can not be held responsible for the employees ability to work. and if the employee does not work then he does not earn a wage.
Can arthritis can be both chronic and degenerative?
In the first place all forms of arthritis are chronic once you are suffering wit them as osteoarthritis for example which is a degenerative form of the disease cant be cured any more then rheumatoid arhritis which is an autoimmune disease. and yes one can have problems with both at the same time.
Is acute septic arthritis a viral infection?
No it is brought about by the response to a bacterial infection involving a range of possible bacteria.
Arthritis that deteriorate your bones what type artritis is that?
Rheumatoid arthritis can have that effect eventually as can most forms of arthritis. However you may also be thinking of osteoporosis which is the deterioration of bone density over time especially prevalent in older people.
Is it possible for teens to have arthritis in the knees or elbows?
Yes it is possible for teens to have arthritis in the knees and elbows. When arthritis is genetically transmitted, the teens also get affectected with it.
