Arthritis

in younger patients as well. Joint pain can ensue in the ankle, knee, hip, elbow, and the shoulder. There are two different kinds of joint pain, which are arthralgia and arthritis. Arthralgia is when there is just discomfort in the joints while arthritis is when there is swelling in the joints. The most common type of arthritis is osteoarthritis which is a condition that occurs whenever the articular cartilage between the two bones begins to wear away. The purpose of articular cartilage is to…

PDF (6) KNEE REPLACEMENT (FAQs) Q.1: Do I need a knee replacement surgery? Regardless of your age, a severe pain in your knees may limit your daily activities such as walking, getting up from a chair or climbing stairs. However, these problems grow often over a period of time, but you don’t have to restrict your routine activities due to such pain or decreased range of motion. The major breakthroughs in orthopedic medical care have made the total knee joint replacement a feasible option for…

M, a 90 year old widow lives in her own apartment and requires little help. Due to her worsening rheumatoid arthritis, she now requires more assistance with activities of daily living. Identifying biological, psychological and social factors in her health is vital in providing care that is holistic. Mrs. M is getting weaker due to her rheumatoid arthritis. Adjustments to her RA medications may need to be made; a pain assessment can determine the need for analgesics. Given that she…

the video, they follow a woman with chronic knee arthritis. She begins by explaining the pain and then the narrator describes her extensive medical treatment before she had the new treatment. Continuing, the narrator explains that the FDA recently approved the new drug. Finally, the news clip releases the name of the product as coolief. First, needles are placed in the knee and then that freezes the nerves to stop the pain. Although the arthritis will not disappear,…

Arteriosclerosis Arteriosclerosis is a disease that affects the cardiovascular system. It occurs when the blood vessels stiffen and prevent blood and nutrients from circulating to the organs and other body parts. Many people consider it a heart problem, but it can affect the circulatory system in any part of the body. Symptoms of arteriosclerosis include chest pain, leg pain, numbness, poor circulation (cold hands or feet), leg cramps, blurred vision, and high blood pressure. However,…

Gout Gout is a form of arthritis that is complex and very painful chronic disease that can spread to various joints in the body. Gout is one of most frequent medical illness written about throughout history. It remains a large problem because as many as 3 million Americans are affected by Gout, as stated in rheumatology.org. It most often affects men but women are increasingly disposed to get gout after going through menopause. Also, patients with kidney disease are at risk for Gout and it…

families. She has 4 sisters and a brother and her father schooled them about life in general. As it goes with ageing some health problems that she has had to deal with because of it is arthritis and diabetes. She was diagnosed with diabetes a few years ago and it was a whole lifestyle change for her. Arthritis makes it a little harder for her to get around and be as active as she should to be. The types of social relationships that have changed. Friendship never changes people are always…

The “Baby Boom Generation” is now entering their golden years and this generation is going to contribute to the overall statistic of those who are in the “Old-old”, ages 75-84, and the “Oldest-old”, ages 85 and older, population. The elderly population does not want to seem weak; many are still capable of contributing to society. Even in their “golden years” the elderly still wishes to maintain their level of independence. Being independent means a sense of pride and still being able to…

Whether it is a child or adult, obesity may lead to heart diseases, diabetes type 2, asthma, arthritis, sleep apnea, and social discrimination (“Learn The Facts”). With these health conditions, an individual’s life is restricted to reduce their ability to take part in daily activities. Physicians could provide individualized healthy lifestyle options…

loosened up bone. Inflexibility can cause poor posture in connective tissue and muscles. 2. Builds muscle strength Strong and tone muscles strengthen the body. It is the secret to healthier body. It gives protection against back pain, neck pain and arthritis. Yoga builds in strength and balance the flexibility. 3. Perfects your posture Posture is important for building in the confidence. When the head is balanced directly over the neck and shoulder, poor posture will result in fatigue. Bad…