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Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis or degenerative arthritis is one of the more prevalent forms of arthritis that is more likely to come with age but can also be brought on by accidental joint damage. It is most prevalent in load bearing joints like knees, feet, hips, shoulders and the back.

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How do you get osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis?

Osteoarthritis is degenerative and a result of wear and tear and in some cases trauma broken bones and sporting damage. Rheumatoid arthritis is a autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks cartilage in the joints and may also attack connective tissue in many other parts of the body it can be a debilitating and deforming disease.

Pain in right upper arm?

If you suspect that you have some sort of Arthritis then you should see a doctor. Get an examination with this in mind. Untreated arthritis can become a debilitating disease after a time.

Could oesto arthritis cause pin needles in arm and hand?

This sort of thing is more likely to be the result of some sort of inflammation putting pressure on nerves. if there is arthritis involved it is more likely rheumatoid arthritis.

Can lack of calcium cause osteoarthritis?

Osteoarthritis is not caused by a lack of calcium. Osteoarthritis is the result of the wearing down of cartilage in the joints of the body and is most prevalent in the big weight bearing joints.

Is there treatment for oesteo arthritis in homeopathy is it really helpful?

The homeopaths claim there is, however there is scant sustainable evidence for it osteoarthritis has been with mankind since mankind was first around and in all of that time no one has come up with a cure or an easy and effective treatment. if there was a treatment that worked it would become common knowledge very quickly.

Should you use Heat or cold for inflammation?

Generally warmth is the suggested method for finding relief from inflammation in the case of gout it is definitely best to steer away from cold as uric acid crystals tend to form more effectively in colder situations. In the case of Rheumatoid arthritis cold followed by warmth can be a very effective way to get temporary relief from pain. These methods however do not get to the root of the problem and will have no effect on the cause of the inflammation

Can untreated gonorrhea lead to osteoarthritis?

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Gonorrhea can cause gonococcal arthritis which is also called disseminated gonococcal infection (DGI). This is a gonococcal infection of the joint. It is not the same thing as osteoarthritis and responds very well to treatment.

Will reflexology help osteo arthritis?

See the related link below(Reflexology for osteoarthritis) for some history and information on this subject.

Is there any proven advantage in taking oral collagen for osteoarthritis?

This debate has been raging for years now but search as you will you will find no hard evidence that these remedy's do anything.

What are best Yoga practices for osteoarthritis of lumbar spine?

There are lot of postures for osteoarthritis and lumbar spine in yoga.all types of arthritis very connected with mind and body immune capacity.in my experience I suggest the yoga for arthritis patients 1st level: meditation and internalization. It should practice minimum one month.it cures the problem of your mind.Because all problem starting from mind.we should clean the mind by meditation and internalization.Second level- pranayamam(breathing exercise).'nadisudhi' pranayam more effective for all types of arthritis. It increase and rectify your immune system.u should practice this pranayam after the meditation.Third level-postures.start with loosening exercises and start simple yoga.rotate joints clockwise and anti clockwise way.simple stretching postures.do practice study and simple.follow special diets.arthritis is curable disease. We have to change our lifestyle from today. This is journey for a good and better life.

Is a bulging Disc a herniated disc?

No. A bulging disc is a disc that has mildly or severely (depending on what the diagnostics prove) buldged from the intervertebral space. This means that the nucleus inside the disc is intact and still within the disc space, but the disc itself has bulged outward. A herniated disc is the same thing as a ruptured disc in which case the nucleus has exited the intervertebral space and the two vetrebrae are essentially "bone on bone".

A bulging disc occurs more often as we age or as repetitive activities weaken the the disc. Herniated discs are more often specifically related to trauma/injury sustained and are more acute (sudden) in onset.

Why is weight loss important in osteoarthritis?

Because the joints of the bone that Cary the weight are not functioning as well as they should. Therefore by reducing the load on joints further damage is reduced and the amount of pain caused by already damaged joints is also reduced.

Is morning walker safe in arthritis?

exercise can be of great benefit to those with arthritis. it would however be wise for any individual with this disease to seek advice from a doctor or physio therapist in this matter.

Do you have to throw away used medicines?

It is advised that you do rather then have possibly dangerous drugs around the house or use drugs in the future that have lost their efficacy. The thing to do is check on their use-by date.

How did Osteoarthritis get its name?

It is a combination of 2 words and a suffix "osteo" meaning bone; "arthro" meaning joint and "itis" meaning inflammation.

Answer2: The word arthritis is taken from Greek words meaning inflamed joints and is associated with a group of well over 100 rheumatic diseases and conditions. (see 12/8/01 Awake on Jehovah's Witnesses official website Understanding Arthritis)

Why you Feeling Pain and Morning Stiffness in Joint When you Suffer from Osteoarthritis?

Osteoarthritis is more common in older people but young people are not free of suffering, showing few or no symptoms, for the simple act of walking or performing activities such as opening or closing a hand, writing, opening a door there are bumps or trauma.

What are the symptoms of osteoarthritis?

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 arthritis 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

What are the diseases can affect the endocrine system?

Diabetes and thyroid disease effects the endocrine system significantly. Each of these diseases have an effect on hormone levels, which is an indication of endocrine system issues.

Does ecoflex for joint pain really work?

It didn't work for my dad. And his and my physicians (different people) weren't surprised.

What causes most injuries to the skeletal system?

Most injuries to the skeletal system result from trauma. For instance, fractures and sprains are usually the result of accidents.

Can a diabetic person have osteoarthritis?

Yes. Any person can develop osteoarthritis, regardless of any other previous conditions.

Why is a disease like osteoarthritis not considered an infectious disease?

Osteoporosis is not considered an infectious disease because someone cannot catch it from a sufferer of osteoporosis.

What does L5 nerves abutted by osteophyte in neural foramina mean?

As I understand it L5 is one of the vertebrae each vertebrae has cartilage between it to keep them apart and give them movement and protect them from wearing on each other. Neural foramina refers to the area where nerves from the spinal canal make their way out between the vertebrae to the rest of the body. If for one reason or another the cartilage or vertebrae is damaged you have a problem. in this case spurs of bone have grown (probably as a result of osteoarthritis) between the vertebrae. these spurs are touching and interfering with the nerves that pass between them. This can result in pain, tingling in parts of the body and other malfunctions. Spurs or osteophytes are formed as a result of bone being worn and damage control forming new bone to replace it, Not a good idea where joints are concerned.

What Vitamin B1 6 12 is available in the market?

pharex is one brand available here in the Philippines it is sold at P2.95 per tablet