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Rheumatoid Arthritis : Health & Medical
Vitiligo Alopecia & Joint Pain
Vitiligo, alopecia and joint pain are three autoimmune conditions. Each of them can exist on their own as a treatable condition. Each can also be a symptom of another treatable condition or the side effect of prescribed medication. The list of autoimmune disorders is extensive, yet each disorder is
Patterns of Health Care Utilization in Fibromyalgia
Which fibromyalgia treatment is associated with a reduction in health care utilization?
Polycystic Kidney Disease & Joint Pain
Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is an inherited disorder that affects your kidneys. If one of your parents has the disease, you have a 50 percent chance of developing the disorder. According to Medline Plus, approximately one in 1,000 Americans has PKD. There are many symptoms associated with the di
FDA OKs Hip Resurfacing System
The FDA has approved a hip resurfacing system for people with hip damage: Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) System.
What Are the Foods That Cause Gout?
Uric acid is a metabolic byproduct of purine metabolism. Normally, uric acid is excretion in the urine to prevent it from increasing in levels inside the body. If there is problem with excretion of uric acid and it builds up in the blood, the person will undergo a state of hyperuricemia. Some people
Arthritis Foot Pain and Surgery
Arthritis in the foot will occur less frequently than in the hip or knee. The ankle is less often involved with osteoarthritis and is most likely to be involved with inflammatory arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis.
The Value and Impact of Basic Research
In a familiar science fiction scenario, a scientist knocks over a test tube and creates a new medicine with incredible power. Although a number of important advances have occurred by chance, most scientific advances are not accidental.
All Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is a condition that occurs when the lining of the joints becomes severely inflamed. Inflammation of the joints' lining can result in joint pain, swelling and stiffness. Over time this inflammation can cause the joints' lining to thicken and eventually the disease will cause the
Reclaim Youth by Understanding How to Beat Arthritis Naturally
It may surprise arthritis sufferers to learn that there are foods that prevent arthritis from taking the fun out of life. There are also methods that teach a person how to beat arthritis naturally and return the spring to their step - varieties of fruits, herbal treatments, exercises, vitamins and f
Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Diet
Fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue are non-life threatening illnesses, but nevertheless, they can destroy the quality of life that was once enjoyed by those who suffer from it. There are no medical cures for the illnesses, but following a proper diet can help to alleviate the symptoms, and in many cas
Scoliosis Screening-Topic Overview
A doctor may test a young person for scoliosis during a routine physical exam. In schools, screening may be provided annually for students between the ages of 10 and 14 (grades 5 through 9). The exam takes about 30 seconds and may be done by a school nurse or physical education teacher.The examiner
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome-Surgery
Most people with carpal tunnel syndrome are treated without surgery. Surgery is considered only when: Symptoms have not improved after a long period of nonsurgical treatment. Some experts recommend that surgery not be considered until after at least a yea
Symptoms of Degenerative Arthritis
Degenerative arthritis is another name for osteoarthritis, which is the most common form of arthritis. Degenerative arthritis attacks and destroys cartilage in the joints. This is a chronic condition that only gets worse over time and does not get better on its own. The sooner you get to the doctor,
Understanding, Diagnosing, and Treating Sjogren Syndrome
Dr Fox reports on the 13th International Symposium on Sjogren's Syndrome and shares his perspective on advances in the field.
You & RA: Tips for Better Living
Follow these tips to improve your daily life with rheumatoid arthritis, from, how to get moving in the morning to finding the energy to have fun.
Modifying Activities for Osteoarthritis
If you have osteoarthritis and your joints hurt when you do an activity, try other ways of doing it that do not cause pain.If you get tired when you do a task for long periods of time, break the task down into several smaller tasks, and rest between them.Avoid extended periods of standing, and try n
How to Stop Arthritis Ruining Your Life With Strength Training
Until recently arthritis was thought of as a disease of old age but it is now known to be a young person's condition as it starts its relentless progression while you are in your 20's and 30's.Because there are no nerve endings in cartilage there is no pain in the early stages. You wo
Lyme Disease Still a Threat to Many States This Summer
CDC Recommends Early Detection, Vaccine for High-Risk Individuals
Flexibility and Strengthening Exercises for Ankylosing Spondylitis
Back stretchesIllustration copyright 2003 Nucleus Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. http://www.nucleusinc.comGet down on your hands and knees on the floor. Relax your head and allow it to droop.Round your back up toward the ceiling until you feel a nice stretch in your upper, middle, and low
How to Exercise with Osteoarthritis of the Knees
Osteoarthritis is a crippling disease that eats away at your joints. Having this condition in your knees can make life miserable. Still, there are ways to make the most of your condition, and to not allow it to hamper your life any more than necessary. This article will give you a few steps on ho