Gout is a disease that is commonly misdiagnosed because it is often mistaken for rheumatoid arthritis or infection‚ when in reality it is much more. The history of gout goes back 2640BC in the time of the Ancient Egyptians. At this time it was often called “the un-walkable disease” because of the excruciating pain felt in the foot or toe joints. Later it became known as “king’s disease” or “rich man’s disease” because it was a disease most commonly associated with those that could afford ample food
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Children can get arthritis just like adults. Arthritis is caused by inflammation of joints. It can cause pain‚ swelling‚ stiffness‚ and loss of motion. Juvenile Arthritis is a disease in which there is inflammation of the synovium in children 15 or younger. It has several different names associated with it. Fluid is released in the joint‚ which causes the lining of the joints to swell. It makes it extremely difficult for teens to live an active life due to painful‚ swollen‚ and stiff joints. Juvenile
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The Effect of Catharanthus roseus (Kumintang) Leaf Extract on the Arthritis Score and Blood Vessel Density in Fibroblast Growth Factor-2 and Carrageenan-induced Arthritis in Rats Rachelle Zolla S. Ciudadano Jan Jessica I. Rosit Abe Nicole Patrick B. Salvador Syaza Farrah Samanodi Charlene Monica Sandoval Nessa Grace S. Sarona Cherie Anne V. Songcaya Francris C. Talon Cherrie A. Tapia Herminigilda Nartatez‚ M.D. Ma. Eva C. San Juan‚ MS Pharm‚ MS Biomed‚ FPGEC Melinda C. Tagle‚ M.D
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Arthritis is a condition that affects nearly 20% of adults in the United States.1 The term encompasses a number of specific conditions‚ including the most common: osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis leads to discomfort and joint pain‚ which may also contribute to harmful sedentary behaviors.1 The high prevalence of osteoarthritis has spurred many studies into how medication and lifestyle changes can relieve potentially persistent joint pain. One controversial aspect of arthritis research is the impact
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Arthritis and Massage Therapy I chose this topic to write about because many people in my life are affected by the disease‚ and my career path chosen is a massage therapist. I wanted to know how arthritis could help with pain symptoms of arthritis. Arthritis is an insidious disease; it’s eating away at the joints of nearly seventy million people or nearly 1 out of 3 adults in the U.S. It is considered one of our most prevalent chronic health problems‚ and is costing the economy more than $120
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Dog arthritis is a common condition that is seen most often in animals that are older‚ overweight and relatively inactive‚ but younger animals can also suffer from this condition. Some cases are hereditary and occur in animals with hip dysplasia. There is no cure for degenerative joint disease but there are options available to veterinarians for treatment which will improve quality of life. Osteoarthritis is a disease that attacks the joints and is mainly caused by wear and tear. The cartilage cushioning
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Chapter 65: Nursing Management: Arthritis and Connective Tissue Diseases Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which finding will the nurse expect when assessing a 58-year-old patient who has osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee? a. Discomfort with joint movement b. Heberden’s and Bouchard’s nodes c. Redness and swelling of the knee joint d. Stiffness that increases with movement ANS: A Initial symptoms of OA include pain with joint movement. Heberden’s nodules occur on the fingers. Redness of the joint is more
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Rheumatoid arthritis one of the autoimmune diseases that develop differently depending on the patient’s condition. It can progress at a different speed with a variation of the symptoms‚ so it can be more severe for people than others. In addition‚ since rheumatoid arthritis has just general treatment to reduce the symptoms‚ many people lose their joint’s function. According to the BMJ‚ "globally‚ rheumatoid arthritis was ranked as the 42nd highest contributor to global disability." [1] To help people
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Autoimmune diseases occur when the body’s immune system attacks the body. One such disease is rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis occurs when the immune system attacks the joints causing the membranes that line the joints‚ the synovium‚ to swell and to be painful. The synovium creates a substance that lubricates the joints which helps them to function smoothly. If the condition worsens it can cause severe damage to the cartilage and even the bones around the joints. With the loss of cartilage
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Rheumatoid Arthritis Millions of people suffer from Rheumatoid Arthritis each and every day‚ and many may have it and do not they have the disease or how to deal with it. "With arthritis‚ medical treatment has an air of desperation. Doctors not only don’t know how to sort out the problem but often make a hash of things‚ throwing a load of potentially lethal drugs at the condition and then prescribing new drugs to deal with the side effects caused by the "treatment"."---Lynne McTaggart. This statement
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