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Rheumatoid Arthritis : Health & Medical
Chlamydiae as Etiologic Agents in Chronic Undifferentiated Spondylarthritis
The majority of patients with Chlamydia-induced reactive arthritis do not present with the classic triad of arthritis, conjunctivitis/iritis, and urethritis.
Living With Arthritis Pains and Its Complications
it should be noted that arthritis is associated with diseases of other tissues and organs in the body and as a result, it is considered as one of the major causes of disability in people who are over 50years and above. In the United States, arthritis is the leading cause of disability and researcher
Precautions to Be Taken After Total Hip Replacement Surgery
As per the reports that have been obtained in case of the total hip replacement surgery, it has been found that more and more people are going for surgical treatment for hip joint disorders. Thus, the measures for prevention of hip breakdown or hip dislocation have also come into focus so that it ma
Spondylolisthesis
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of spondylolisthesis, including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
Improving Performance and Reporting of RA Clinical Trials
What points should be considered when designing, conducting and interpreting comparative effectiveness trials in rheumatology?
Magnetic Shoes Attract Lawsuit
In 2000, there was a lawsuit filed against Florsheim for unsupported health claims of their magnetic shoes.
Osteoarthritis - Causes, Symptoms and Treatments
Osteoarthritis, which is also called as degenerative arthritis is the most common type of arthritis which is affecting millions of people around the globe. It generally is caused by the loss of cartilage material between the joints. Cartilage is a soft cushion like material which constitute about 70
Peripheral Manifestations in Spondyloarthritis
New classification criteria and guidelines for follow-up provide valuable information on the early disease stages of spondyloarthritis.
Torn Knee Ligament: Can It Be Healed?
A new technique may some day allow a torn ACL to be healed, not just replaced.
Natural Arthritis Treatment & Information
Arthritis can affect the joints in number of forms like osteoarthritis, gout, rheumatoid arthritis, reactive arthritis, temporomandibular joint arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and Ankylosing spondolysis.Though certain forms arthritis affect only particulars joints some forms can affect almost all bod
What Causes Gout?
If you have ever experienced a gout attack, you know first hand it is incredibly painful. While many gout patients wonder how to get rid of this disease, a more important question is what causes gout in the first place?
Celebrex Vs. Tramadol
Celebrex (celecoxib's brand name) and tramadol (sold as Ultram) are medications that are prescribed for pain. Celebrex is classified as an NSAID, or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. This kind of pain reliever blocks the body's production of prostaglandins (hormone-like substances in the body tha
Things to Know About Joint Pain Relief
With about 70 million people affected with joint pain in the U.S. alone, more and more sufferers are looking for effective means of achieving joint pain relief. Joint pain can be caused by many factors such as old age, hereditary conditions, diseases and neglect.
It's the Presentation, Stupid: A Patient Is Not a Lab Test
In this Rheumatology Curbside Consult, Dr. Stephen Paget presents an intriguing, unfortunate case of a man presenting with fever and pain in his chest, abdomen, and groin.
Is Popping Joints a Symptom of Psoriatic Arthritis?
Psoriatic arthritis is a condition characterized by skin lesions and joint pain. The condition ranges widely in severity from one individual to the next. Psoriatic arthritis is not curable, but it may be treated with medications. A possible symptom of psoriatic arthritis is popping joints; however,
Psoriatic Arthritis Treatment With Omega Daily Green Lipped Mussel
Natural treatment of psoriatic arthritis is a topic of debate because there are some who believe that natural healing solutions can replace traditional medicine. Some believe that this is a huge mistake. Psoriatic arthritis is a serious disease and if left untreated will worsen to the point where an
Psoriatic Arthritis Vs. Lupus
While lupus and psoriatic arthritis are different conditions, they share some similar symptoms. Individuals affected may experience fatigue, tenderness, pain and swelling in the joints and swelling in the fingers and toes.
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Getting Rid of Gout With a Low Purine Diet
Gout pain can be very discomforting and painful if gets severe. Most people decide to cure their gout pain with the help of modern medications and through surgeries. But there is no surety whether the gout pain will be cured permanently with the help of modern medicine and will not return in the fut
Arthritis And Exercising
It is worth remembering that someone with arthritis needs exercise for the same reasons as everyone else, to maintain muscle power and tone, and the range of movement around the joints, to keep a happy balance between metal and physical activity, to keep the heart in healthy condition and to raise t