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Rheumatic diseases
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*inflammation of joint(s)
*swelling of joint(s)/tissue *pain in the joints or muscles *wear & tear OR autoimmune *almost any joint affected |
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Anklosing Spondylitis (AS)
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*starts w/lower back pain and buttocks
*vertebrae fuses together *stiffness inc. w/immobility gets better after frequent movement |
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Sjogren's Syndrome
*occurs w/other autoimmune diseases or on its own |
*affects soft tissue of head and face
*dry eyes and "Sand in eyes" feeling *dry mouth / dental decay/gum disease *swelling of face *Not alot of OT intv. unless joints stiff |
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Osteoarthritis
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*wear and tear damage to cartilage that cushions joints to move smoothly
*affects knees, hips, lower back, neck and fingers *can be normal part of aging *Tx. Inflammatory meds and Cortizon shots |
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Osteoarthritis Symptoms
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*Pain in affected joint
*Joint swelling *Joint warm to touch *Joint stiffness/ Muscle weakness *Pain walking |
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Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
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*Joint pain/swelling/ stiffness
*can result in permanent joint damage and deformity *usually symmetrical pattern *Fevers / Fatigue / Lost of appetite *Lumps / rheumatoid nodules |
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Lupus (SLE)
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*Systemic Lupus Erythematous
*Joint pain/stiffness *Butterfly rash *Sun sensitivity / Hair loss / *Anemia and blood clots |
