types of arthritis
types of arthritis
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by Nathan Wei - 2006-11-28
Rheumatoid nodules are soft tissue lumps that occur in 20-30% of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients. They may be found almost anywhere on the body, but are most often seen in areas where there are bon...
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by Nathan Wei - 2007-01-16
Headaches can occur occasionally as a result of osteoarthritis in the neck. Typically, these headaches go up the back of the head. The pain may be more apparent on one side than the other. The pain...
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by Nathan Wei, MD, FACP, FACR - 2007-04-11
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) are useful for the relief of acute and chronic pain. Patients with both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are often treated with these medicines. A...
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by - 2007-07-19
Trigger finger is an extremely condition. A patient with trigger finger will notice that their finger catches either when they try to bend it or when they try to straighten it. The finger catches and ...
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by Nathan Wei - 2007-07-26
Heel pain is one of the most common painful conditions seen in an arthritis clinic. This article discusses the various types of problems that cause heel pain and what can be done to make the situation...
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by - 2007-08-06
When only one joint is inflamed, meaning it has swelling, redness, heat, and pain, the condition is termed "monoarticular arthritis". This means only one joint has arthritis.There are a limited number...
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by Dr John Anne - 2007-09-20
Arthritis is a common term for an illness that covers a broad spectrum that comprises more than one hundred illnesses. The two most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthriti...
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by Dr John Anne - 2007-09-20
Arthritis covers a broad spectrum of disease. To many, the term arthritis means pain and inflammation of the joints - but, arthritis is a much more complex medical condition. The term arthritis comes ...
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by Dr John Anne - 2007-09-21
Arthritis is a common term for an illness that covers a broad spectrum that comprises more than one hundred illnesses. The two most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid ...
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by John mathew - 2008-06-29
Arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions are a major cause of pain and disability, affecting around 6.1 million Australian and placing a high economic and personal burden on the community. However, e...