Posted by admin | Posted in arthritis | Posted on 24-10-2009
Arthritis information
What is arthritis ?
Arthritis is a general term covering more than 100 different conditions.
The term arthritis literally means inflammation of a joint, but is generally used to describe any condition in which there is damage to the cartilage. Inflammation is the body’s natural response to injury. The warning signs that inflammation presents are redness, swelling, heat and pain…
What are the different types of arthritis ?
There are over 100 different types of arthritis.
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Posted by admin | Posted in arthritis | Posted on 17-10-2009
Although there are a number of different conditions that can affect the health of your joints, one of the most common is arthritis. For many sufferers, the inflamed, painful joints and the limited mobility caused by this disease can make an otherwise enjoyable lifestyle anything but pleasant.
Common Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms :
* Pain and aching in and around your joints, particularly the hands feet and knees
* Joint stiffness especially in the morning and after sitting or lying for a long time
* Swollen joints particularly hands feet and knees
* Loss of joint function and mobility
* Fatigue
* Muscle weakness which comes from stiff joints and less physical activity
* Weight loss
* Difficulty sleeping because joints are painful
* Feeling generally unwell and nauseous
How is Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosed?
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Posted by admin | Posted in arthritis | Posted on 07-10-2009
Arthritis is an inflammatory and painful condition of joints that most people suffer from across the globe. Most people are under a notion that there is no treatment for arthritis once it has occurred.
Even medical experts have claimed that there is no effective treatment available for arthritis once it strikes. There are several medications topical creams and oils available for relieving the symptoms of arthritis.
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Posted by admin | Posted in arthritis | Posted on 05-10-2009
Arthritis is a common term for an illness that covers a broad spectrum that comprises more than one hundred illnesses. The two most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis is the most common, while rheumatoid arthritis is the second most common. Rheumatoid arthritis, however, is the most severe form of arthritis. What are the Symptoms of Rheumatoid arthritis?
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Posted by admin | Posted in arthritis | Posted on 04-10-2009
Osteoarthritis Arthritis Symptoms
Osteoarthritis / Osteoarthrosis (OA, also known as degenerative arthritis, degenerative joint disease, arthrosis or in more colloquial terms “wear and tear”), is a condition in which low-grade inflammation results in pain in the joints, caused by wearing of the cartilage that covers and acts as a cushion inside joints. As the bone surfaces become less well protected by cartilage, the patient experiences pain upon weight bearing, including walking and standing. Due to decreased movement because of the pain, regional muscles may atrophy, and ligaments may become more lax. OA is the most common form of arthritis. The word is derived from the Greek word “osteo”, meaning “of the bone”, “arthro”, meaning “joint”, and “itis”, meaning inflammation, although many sufferers have little or no inflammation.
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Posted by admin | Posted in arthritis | Posted on 27-09-2009
Arthritis is one of the most common diseases people across the globe suffer from. Although this disease is common in old age, you can even see a lot of youngsters and middle aged people suffering from this problem, these days.
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Posted by admin | Posted in arthritis | Posted on 26-09-2009
Arthritis is one of the most common diseases people across the globe suffer from. Although this disease is common in old age, you can even see a lot of youngsters and middle aged people suffering from this problem, these days. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by admin | Posted in arthritis | Posted on 22-09-2009
In reality arthritis is an all encompassing terms that is used by many to cover a large group of in excess of 100 medical conditions with the common connection within this group of 100-plus conditions are that they all in some way affect the musculoskeletal system, in particular the joints. When taken as a group arthritis, and other associated conditions are one of the major contributing causes of disability in the world, and unless there are new medical breakthroughs, the overall situations stands to suffer even further. Read the rest of this entry »