Arthritis
Feature Writer Articles in Arthritis
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Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing spondylitis is a spondyloarthropathy that resembles arthritis. Treatment is needed to avoid bamboo spine and other spinal deformities.
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Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis is the most common type of arthritis in childhood. With prompt diagnosis and treatment, affected children can lead full and active lives.
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Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis
Both osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease, and rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disease, cause joint pain and stiffness, but their causes and cures differ.
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Contributing Articles in Arthritis
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Living Well With Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a disease of the joints. Unlike rheumatoid arthritis, it does not affect other organs. The most common symptom is pain, ranging from mild to severe.
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Exercise For Knee Osteoarthritis
Medication is the mainstay of treatment for knee osteoarthritis but evidence suggests that exercise and Tai Chi may be important for reduction of pain and disability.
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Strategies for Relief from Osteoarthritis
Proper exercise, dietary choices, holistic mind-body practices, and individually tailored treatment options are all recommended for healthier joints and reduced pain.
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Rheumatoid Arthritis Basic Facts
Statistics state that approximately 2.1 million Americans are affected by rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and it is more common in people who suffer other autoimmune diseases.
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Uloric
For the first time in decades, a new alternative in the treatment of gout is available. Uloric is a new drug for gout.
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Modern Concepts About Gout
Gout is now thought to both cause and be caused by other diseases. Treatment preferences have changed, too.
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How To Treat Arthritis Symptoms and Pain
Arthritis caused by an autoimmune disorder or wear and tear on the joints can cause severe pain. Here are several tips to ease symptoms and reduce damage to the joints.
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Arthritis Pain & Stress Reduction
How to use arthritis pain and stress reduction methods. A medical study about new arthritis treatments for rheumatoid arthritis symptoms.
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Get the Facts About Arthritis
Common myths, such as the mistaken belief that arthritis is only an "old person's disease," persist among patients and caregivers alike.
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Knit, Purl, Knit, P...ow!
Hobbies like knitting keep fingers and minds nimble but may become difficult as pain from arthritis develops. Learn some tips to keep the needles clicking.
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Choosing a Rheumatologist
Patients newly diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis have to deal with more than just understanding their disease; it is also important to choose the correct doctor.
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Pain Relief For Knee Arthritis
The most common cause of knee arthritis is osteoarthritis, which is commonly thought of as the wear-and-tear arthritis. Pain relief is key to living with arthritis.
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Can Yoga Help Arthritis-sufferers?
Often overlooked in the treatment of arthritis is the practice of yoga. This form of therapy can eliminate pain or help reduce it in conjunction with prescribed medicine.
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Sex After Total Joint Replacement
With conversation, care and a little patience, it is possible for most people to return to an active sex life after joint replacement surgery.
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What is Gout?
Acute gout is extremely painful. Fortunately the risk factors are well known and the pathology understood so that life-style adjustments and treatments are effective.
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