Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Kiddie Wellness: Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis

Sep 05, 2008 - We normally associate aches with elders so sometimes parents dismiss young children's complaints as growing pains. But that isn't always the case. Actress and mother of three, Jennie Garth, recently talked about a three month scare that she and her husband, Peter Facinelli, had with their five-year-old daughter. - 4 Comments

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Sep 03, 2008 - Overview

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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Definition Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) is a general term for the most common types of arthritis in children. It is a long-term (chronic) disease resulting in joint pain and inflammation, which may lead to joint damage. Alternative Names Juvenile chronic polyarthritis; JRA; Still's disease; Juvenile idiopathic arthritis Causes, incidence, and risk factors JRA occurs in 50-100 per 100,000 children in the United States. - 0 Comments

Rheumatoid arthritis

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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Drug Treatment Approaches

Patients with rheumatoid arthritis who do not respond to single-drug therapy often do better when a combination of drugs is used, indicates a review of 23 clinical trials published in 2007 in the Annals of Internal Medicine. However, the researchers were unable to determine which combinations of drugs work best or which individual drugs are more effective than others.
Combination drug treatment is now becoming a standard approach to treating rheumatoid arthritis while it is still in its early stages. Another 2007 Annals of Internal Medicine study indicated that initial combination therapies slow progression of joint damage more rapidly than single-drug therapy but, after several years, all treatment strategies produce benefits.

Fish Oil for Joint Pain The omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil may have anti-inflammatory properties that can help relieve joint pain, indicates a 2007 review in Pain. - 0 Comments

Rheumatoid arthritis

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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a long-term (chronic) disease that causes inflammation of the joints and surrounding tissues. It can also affect other organs. RA destroys the protective tissue (cartilage) surrounding the joints. Healthy cartilage allows bones to glide smoothly over one another, and absorbs the shock of physical movement. - 0 Comments

Arthritis

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Illustrations Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Osteoarthritis vs. rheumatoid arthritis Arthritis in hip Synovial fluid Rheumatoid arthritis Knee joint replacement - series HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Definition Arthritis is inflammation of one or more joints, which results in pain, swelling, stiffness, and limited movement. There are over 100 different types of arthritis. - 0 Comments

Gout

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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Types of Gout: There are two types of gout -- primary and secondary.

Primary gout: The cause is usually unknown. However, primary gout is likely the result of a combination of genetic, hormonal, and dietary factors.
Secondary gout: Secondary gout is caused by medications or medical conditions that cause an increase in the serum (blood) levels of uric acid.

Risk Factors: Risk factors for gout include:

Advancing age
Male gender
Family history of the condition
Obesity
Use of certain drugs, including diuretics, aspirin, cyclosporine, or levodopa
Drinking a large amount of alcohol, particularly beer
Exposure to lead
Organ transplants
Thyroid problems

Symptoms of a Gout Attack: Symptoms of a gout attack include:

Severe pain at and around the joint
- May feel like "crushing" or a dislocated bone
- Walking and the weight of bed sheets may be unbearable
- Usually takes 8 - 12 hours to develop
- Occurs late at night or early in the morning and may wake you up
Swelling that may extend beyond the joint
Red, shiny, tense skin over the affected area, which may peel after a few days
Chills and mild fever, loss of appetite, and feelings of ill health

Research News A large study found that people with gout are at an increased risk of having metabolic syndrome. - 0 Comments

Lyme disease and related tick-borne infections

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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Lyme Disease Rates Double in Past 15 Years The annual number of people newly infected with Lyme disease has doubled from around 10,000 cases per year in the early 1990s to about 20,000 cases per year now. Improved diagnosis and reporting probably contribute to this increase. In the United States, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania have reported the highest number of Lyme disease cases in recent years. - 0 Comments

Fibromyalgia

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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Causes

People with fibromyalgia have decreased activity in opioid receptors in parts of the brain that affect mood and the emotional aspect of pain, researchers have found. This might explain why fibromyalgia patients are likely to experience depression, and are not very responsive to opioid painkillers.
Researchers have identified a conflict between sensory perception and nervous system processing in people with fibromyalgia. One study suggests that people with the condition might have greater awareness of, or less tolerance for, movement problems (such as tremor) that don't match with their expected sensory feedback. - 0 Comments
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Back pain and sciatica

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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Surgery Kyphoplasty, a surgical technique used to treat spinal fractures, does not improve a person's back pain or quality of life, according to a review published in 2006 by a nonprofit health services research agency. Kyphoplasty should only be done if bed rest, medicines, and physical therapy do not relieve back pain. Ultrasound Therapeutic ultrasound uses sound waves to deliver gentle vibrations to an area of the body. - 0 Comments

Rheumatoid factor

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Illustrations Blood test HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Definition RF is an antibody that attaches to a substance in the body called immunoglobulin G (IgG), forming a molecule known as an immune complex. The immune complex can trigger different types of inflammation-related processes in the body. This article discusses the test to detect and measure the level of RF in the blood. - 0 Comments