Rheumatoid arthritis, or RA, is a form of inflammatory arthritis and an autoimmune disease. Its common symptoms are a high level of joint pain, stiffness, and swelling of the joints.…
Osteoarthritis
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Osteoporosis is often referred to as ‘the silent disease’ because many people are not aware they have osteoporosis until they suffer a fracture and are tested for the condition. It…
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Osteoarthritis (OA), is a group of mechanical abnormalities involving degradation of joints, including articular cartilage and subchondral bone. Symptoms may include joint pain, tenderness, stiffness, locking, and sometimes an effusion.…
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THURSDAY, Feb. 3 (HealthDay News) — Minority patients suffering from severe arterial blockages in their lower limbs face a greater chance of amputation than white patients, new research suggests. Study…
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MONDAY, Jan. 17 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has just expanded its osteoporosis screening recommendation to include younger women who have risk factors for the debilitating…
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Treatment To get better quickly, take the right steps when you first get pain. Here are some tips for how to handle pain early on: Stop normal physical activity for…
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Symptoms & Signs You may feel a variety of symptoms if you’ve hurt your back. You may have a tingling or burning sensation, a dull achy feeling, or sharp pain.…
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Definition Low back pain refers to a shooting or stabbing pain felt in your lower back. You may also have back stiffness, decreased movement of the lower back, and difficulty…
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What is Acromegaly? Acromegaly is a rare condition that affects three to four out of every million people per year. As a condition, acromegaly was first identified in 1886. Acromegaly…
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Acrodysostosis also known as Arkless-Graham syndrome or Maroteaux-Malamut syndrome is a rare congenital malformation syndrome which involves shortening of the interphalangeal joints of the hands and feet, mental deficiency in…