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Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder. It affects the joints as well as the skin, lungs, heart, eyes and blood vessels. This condition is most notorious for the pain and discomfort it causes in the joints. Unlike osteoarthritis, it does not attack the cartilage but affects the lining of the joints.
This results in erosion of the bone tissue and can even cause deformities. There is no known cure for this condition and treatment is mostly focused on relieving the pain caused. Som...more
This results in erosion of the bone tissue and can even cause deformities. There is no known cure for this condition and treatment is mostly focused on relieving the pain caused. Som...more
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Rheumatoid arthritis is chronic inflammatory arthritis with a prevalence of 0.5-1% in India. It is characterized by joint pain and swelling associated with morning stiffness lasting for more than 30 minutes. It generally has a slow onset - over weeks to months, though the onset can be acute also. Most common joints involved are small joints of hands and feet. Larger joints like knee and shoulder can also be involved. The incidence of RA increases with age. It is twice more common in females than...more
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Rheumatoid arthritis is chronic inflammatory arthritis with a prevalence of 0.5-1% in India. It is characterized by joint pain and swelling associated with morning stiffness lasting for more than 30 minutes. It generally has a slow onset - over weeks to months, though the onset can be acute also. Most common joints involved are small joints of hands and feet. Larger joints like knee and shoulder can also be involved. The incidence of RA increases with age. It is twice more common in females than...more
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Arthritis refers to extreme joint pain. It could either manifest in one of the joints in the body or more than one. At times, it occurs because of a vitamin deficiency. However, it can also advance with age. This is how arthritis can be easily diagnosed:
To diagnose arthritis, your specialist will consider the side effects and symptoms. They will then take a physical exam to check for swollen joints or loss of movement.
They will then use blood tests and X-ray to affirm the con...more
To diagnose arthritis, your specialist will consider the side effects and symptoms. They will then take a physical exam to check for swollen joints or loss of movement.
They will then use blood tests and X-ray to affirm the con...more
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Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis also known as juvenile idiopathic arthritis is a commonly occurring arthritis in children under the age of 15. Some common problems that are faced by patients with this disease include stiffness, joint pain, and swelling. While the symptoms might persist for a few months for some patients, for others it might continue for the rest of their lives. Patients might face serious complications such as inflammation of the eye, problems related to growth etc. The treatment ...more
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Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disorder that can affect more than just your joints. In some people, the condition also can damage a wide variety of body systems, including the skin, eyes, lungs, heart and blood vessels.
Rheumatoid arthritis is not the same as osteoarthritis. This is an autoimmune disease characterized by the body s attacks on the lining of its own joints. Rheumatoid arthritis is a very painful condition and can affect children as well as adults.
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Rheumatoid arthritis is not the same as osteoarthritis. This is an autoimmune disease characterized by the body s attacks on the lining of its own joints. Rheumatoid arthritis is a very painful condition and can affect children as well as adults.
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Normally, the body s immune system recognizes any foreign body as an antigen and produces what are known as antibodies. However, in autoimmune disorders, the body produces antibodies against the body s own tissue. This is an abnormality and depending on what factor is triggering the production of antibodies, there are various types of autoimmune disorders (AID). When we look at the musculoskeletal system, there are quite a few, the top 4 being:
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Pain in the joints and muscles is a common occurrence from time to time for some people. But if this pain intensifies or persists for a long time then it is a problem. Rheumatic diseases like joint pain are hard to detect in their earlier stages. Also, the symptoms of a complex rheumatic disorder are similar to that of minor problems. This is when you should consult a rheumatologist.
A rheumatologist is a doctor who specializes in diseases involving joints, bones, muscles, and autoimmun...more
A rheumatologist is a doctor who specializes in diseases involving joints, bones, muscles, and autoimmun...more
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Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder. It affects the joints as well as the skin, lungs, heart, eyes and blood vessels. This condition is most notorious for the pain and discomfort it causes in the joints. Unlike osteoarthritis, it does not attack the cartilage but affects the lining of the joints.
This results in erosion of the bone tissue and can even cause deformities. There is no known cure for this condition and treatment is mostly focused on relieving the pain caused. So...more
This results in erosion of the bone tissue and can even cause deformities. There is no known cure for this condition and treatment is mostly focused on relieving the pain caused. So...more
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Arthritis is a prevalent disease that is common among men and women of all ages. Arthritis is a disease that can be in any form of pain in the body. People commonly call it as joint pain or joint disease, but in actual terms, it is descending Arthritis.
Symptoms of Arthritis:
Symptoms of Arthritis are very common in nature and may occur and disappear. They are measured in the scale of mild, moderate, and severe. Some of the primary symptoms of Arthritis are swelling, pain, and ...more
Symptoms of Arthritis:
Symptoms of Arthritis are very common in nature and may occur and disappear. They are measured in the scale of mild, moderate, and severe. Some of the primary symptoms of Arthritis are swelling, pain, and ...more
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