Arthritis types

Psoriatic Arthritis

January 11, 2010

Most people don’t realize that there are over 100 types of arthritis in existence. One of the less well-known forms of this disease is known as psoriatic arthritis. What is psoriatic arthritis? As its name indicates, psoriatic arthritis is associated with psoriasis, the common skin condition characterized by inflammation of the skin, scaling, and red [...]

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Osteoarthritis

January 11, 2010

Osteoarthritis is one of the most common forms of arthritis. By some estimates, the frequency of diagnosis is expected to increase dramatically in the coming years. For instance, one estimate says that by the year 2030, some 70 million people will be at risk of developing osteoarthritis. Part of this dramatic increase is that it’s [...]

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Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis

January 10, 2010

Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis affects roughly 75,000 young people in the United States. As the name implies, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis affects children, adolescents and teens, ranging in ages from six months and sixteen years. As with rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is classified as an immune deficiency syndrome. The disease represents an autoimmune reaction wherein the [...]

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Juvenile Arthritis

January 10, 2010

Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis @ HealthIsNumberOne.com Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) affects the entire body. Characterized by inflammation of the membrane lining the joint, JRA invades the synovium, the joint lining, and damages bone and cartilage by releasing enzymes that digest the bone and cartilage. JRA may affect growth during active periods of the disease. Onset occurs [...]

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Gout – A Unique Form of Arthritis

January 10, 2010

While gout is a medical condition that is prevalent in modern day society, few realize that it’s actually a form of arthritis. Gout is a disease identifiable by a high level of pain that affects a single joint. Approximately 75% of all gout cases occur in the big toe, and intense pain, swelling, stiffness, and [...]

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