The condition arthritis can be defined as the inflammation of the joints. The major symptoms of arthritis are pain in joints and inflexibility, which usually become intense with age. These are the two most common types of arthritis osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis that affects people. There are over 30 million people that have pain associated with arthritis or joint inflammation. Osteoarthritis is the breaking down of cartilage in our joints. This causes the bones in our joints to rub together and varying de
In a mouse model, researchers find a way to prevent posttraumatic arthritis. Can humans be far behind?
Safe driving is the goal of every driver, but physical limitations can make it more difficult. People with osteoarthritis can do a lot to make up for their limitations so that safe driving is not compromised.
With the baby boom generation hitting their 60s -- the age at which joints start to hurt and ultimately give out -- more and more women are seeking knee and hip replacements to maintain their active lifestyle.
Joint effusion is a symptom of arthritis, defined as an abnormal buildup of joint fluid.
I must admit that I am a bit of a natural health guy, that is not to say that I have not taken painkillers to get rid of a belting headache, that we all seem to get from time to time. In the main, I stick with natural remedies and spend a lot of time researching such. My findings are that the old wi
This article shows how to simplify the probability calculations for the diagnosis of early axial SpA.
Cartilage regeneration attempts to restore damaged articular (joint) cartilage. Several techniques have been used for cartilage regeneration. While it has been performed in Europe, cartilage regeneration is, for the most part, experimental in the United States.
Getting rid of gout pain can be very difficult at time especially when the pain intensifies and have to be treated with surgery. Gout pain can cause many problems to a person if not treated on time. Treating gout pain naturally once it has been spotted in the body of the person who is suffering from
Ankylosis is marked by a distinct stiffening or fusion of the joints. There are multiple types of ankylosis, all of which exhibit symptoms similar to joint complications like arthritis and tendonitis. There are several different ways to diagnose ankylosis. Most are simple and non-invasive but provid
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease characterized by cartilage breakdown that exposes underlying bone to abnormal stress and friction. It is also known as degenerative joint disease. When osteoarthritis affects the hip, it triggers symptoms that can include stiffness, pain and moderate or sever
Women with rheumatoid arthritis are twice as likely to have heart attacks, say researchers. And having arthritis for 10 years or more triples the risk.<BR>
Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis have an almost symbiotic relationship with intestinal flora - often referred to as friendly bacteria. This is the region of the large bowel located near the splenic flexure. Among other activities, the intestinal flora is primarily charged with the responsibil
Far too few people suffering from arthritis exercise regularly even though they know they should.
Painful joints happen to all sorts of people from all walks of life. Yet very few people understand that there are many natural remedies to counter the effects of joint pain that can really rob the joy of life from people. Instead of relying on expensive prescribed medicines that may or may not work
It's no surprise that people with arthritis don't exercise as much as they should. New information in a study from the Communicable Diseases Center in Atlanta show that persons who have arthritis are more likely to be physically inactive than those who don't have arthritis. This is a
Joint pain increases as we get older. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of joint pain in the world. Just in the U.S. it affects an estimated 42.7 million adults in the U.S. and over 20% of populations worldwide. Here are some effective natural treatments for osteoarthritis.
The benefits of weight loss may be multiplied fourfold for people who suffer from osteoarthritis of the knee
Learn about Sjögren's syndrome, an autoimmune disorder that causes symptoms like dry mouth and dry eyes.
