Rheumatoid arthritis

Sometimes, as we age, some parts of our body lose the ability to properly function. In our ankles, the bones and cartilage can break down, causing major discomfort and pain. The most major cause of this is ankle arthritis, when the gliding surface of the talus bone is worn down, and no longer has a smooth surface for joint motion. The ensuing friction between the talus bone and the fibula and tibia bones causes the discomfort and pain. While this isn’t a reversible problem, it is treatable. By…

Clinical Presentation of Paget's disease of bone Symptoms of Paget's disease Paget's disease often has no symptoms and many people don't know they have the condition. The most common symptom is bone pain, but may include joint pain and signs of a nerve being compressed or damaged. Bone pain Bone pain caused by Paget's disease has been described as a constant, dull pain deep within the affected part of the body. The pain is usually worse at night when the patients are lying down. The affected…

in this condition plays a very small role. The symptoms and signs are considered and based on that diagnosis are done with ultrasound. The symptoms are similar in other conditions as well including ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis, reactive arthritis, and heel pad syndrome.…

9 out of 10 people with Lupus are Females. If you have Lupus it is best to check in with a Rheumatologist (deals with Arthritis) and Nephrologist (Kidney disorders). These people have joint pain that can lead to Arthritis and Kidney problems because of the immune system attack “healthy” tissue. You should wear protective clothing and sunscreen to reduce flare ups. Even though it is not curable you can still maintain it…

Middle/ Thoracic Spine The thoracic spine joins the cervical spine and extends down past the bottom of the shoulder blades, where it connects with the lumbar spine. The thoracic spine made up of twelve vertebrae, labelled T1-T12 is built for stability, holding the body upright and providing protection for the vital organs in the chest. The most common cause of thoracic back pain is due to muscular irritation or other soft tissue problems, caused by lack of strength, poor posture, prolonged…

DOI: 6/14/2016. Patient is a 41-year-old female scaffolder who sustained a work-related injury while she was lifting a metal plank for scaffolding and felt an immediate pain in her lower back. Based on the progress report dated 11/14/16 by Kenneth Pace, D.C. the patient complains of lower back pain which radiates to the left lateral thigh, legs and toes. She is unable to perform her normal duties. On examination, lumbar range of motion is improved in flexion to 60 degrees, extension to…

Exploration of the Pathogenicity and Treatment of Plaque Psoriasis and Avoiding Comorbidity Plaque psoriasis, otherwise known as psoriasis vulgaris, is a chronic inflammatory disease mainly affecting the skin, nails, scalp and joints (Sidhom, E., Pilmane, M., & Kisis, J., 2016). Psoriasis affects approximately two percent of men and women worldwide, mainly between the ages of fifteen and thirty, and occurs in varying degrees of severity. Clinical manifestations are raised, red lesions with a…

Acute back pain Introduction: Low back pain is a universal human experience -- almost everyone has it at some point. The lower back, which starts below the ribcage, is called the lumbar region. Pain here can be intense and is one of the top causes of missed work. Fortunately, low back pain often gets better on its own. When it doesn't, there are effective treatments Definition: lumbosacral region accompanied by contraction of the paraspinal muscles hence the expression muscles sprain or strain .…

common themes. The first theme was the dependence on medical treatment to control worsening of RA and/or symptoms. Without adequate or effective medical treatment, patients would experience extreme pain and fatigue caused by their RA, sometimes unexpectedly. Their severe fatigue and joint pain would make it difficult for them to carry out their daily activities or even the basics of activities like standing and walking. The second theme was adaptation of RA to daily life. Patients with RA…

Treatment With Osteopathy Osteopathy is an option sort of treatment that uses sensitive strain on specific spots of the body to mitigate uneasiness and alleviate the whole body of specific diseases. It is a comprehensive sort of treatment that can upgrade ordinary and more conventional sorts of restorative medications. Osteon, is removed from the Greek word, which signifies, "bones". Be that as it may, notwithstanding the way that the expression alludes to the bones in the body, osteopathy…