You hear people always stating that herbs is the means to go when you intend to get to the real cause of your condition. This could be good however with so many natural treatments for pain relief available on the market, how could you choose what is actually helpful for arthritis pain.It is necessary to learn that herbal treatments don't work like old fashioned medications. Several medications purchased over the counter do not...more
If you have ever woken up with a strange pain in one of your joints, you are not alone. If it continues for several days, you need to do something about it. Joint pain causes should be determined quickly. Usually, they are due to some kind of injury. Do not misunderstand the term "injury". It does not mean that you must have gotten hurt in one particular incident. Simply put, an injury is not only the result of falling and hurting your hip. It...more
There are two main types of arthritis: rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. This article will discuss the topic of rheumatoid arthritis. In another article the issue of osteoarthritis.Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory type of arthritis that usually affects people over 40, although it can occur at any age. The incidence of rheumatoid arthritis is about thirty cases per hundred thousand people. A greater proportion of women than men have. In some American Indian groups, the incidence is much higher and among some black people in the Caribbean region the incidence is lower.Symptoms of Rheumatoid ArthritisThe main symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis are pain and swelling in the joints of the hands, arms, or legs. A feature of rheumatoid arthritis is that usually occurs in a symmetrical manner, the same joints on both sides of the body are affected. Also produces insomnia and a general feeling of tiredness. It may also show a very high grade fever, pallor, anemia, morning stiffness, Nodules under the skin (the latter is usually a sign that the disease is usually most severe) and loss of appetite, among other symptoms. The joint pain usually begins later.Causes of...more
There are many causes of joint pain arthritis knee pain, though the majority is from illnesses. Joint pain can also be felt from injuries, infections and some allergic reactions to medications. Treatment for joint pain will depend on the unique cause and situation. You may need to have joint replacement surgery, need to switch medications, or just...more
The bottom line is that feline arthritis is a disease that is centered on the joints. The different types of arthritis cats diseases are bacterial arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. It can cause a significant amount of pain, stiffness and swelling. The causes can be due to trauma or infection in the joints, degenerative changes in...more
When individuals are at the advanced stage of their life, doing simple things tires them easily. During this age they easily fall prey to diseases as the body's immunity power is not strong compared to their younger energetic days. One of the most common ailments which these individuals face is on their hip bones, commonly known as arthritis. In most cases, when the pain becomes unbearable, these individuals opt for hip replacement surgery to find some relief. But this surgery can be avoided if these individuals follow some simple preservation of the aging hip rules. The hip bones are an important part of our body as it helps us to main our balance. The first step in the preservation of the aging hip is to get a bone scan done of the aged individual. The result which you obtain will let you to know whether they will suffer from this disease in the near future or not. Since this disease does not cause any pain in their early stage, scanning is the only way to detect it. DEXA test is very important in the steps of preservation of the aging hip because this test will show even a minor corrosion in the bones that can heal completely within a short period of time. The...more
According to the Centers for Disease Control National Center for Health Statistics, "One in four U.S. adults say they suffered a day-long bout of pain in the past month, and 1 in 10 say the pain lasted a year or more." As adults get...more
With Osteoarthritis, prevention is preferable to a cure. If we follow this maxim we can alleviate some of the pain and discomfort through healthy-living strategies and self-care techniques. Osteoarthritis is a degenerating disease affecting the...more
Glucosamine is a common treatment for osteoarthritis and is an amino sugar. It is a major component of the skeletons of many crustaceans and other arthropods. Glucosamine helps arthritis sufferers by reducing inflammation in the joint areas which...more
Arthritis- Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis affecting the knee. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative process in which the joint cartilage gradually wears away, and usually affects middle-aged or older. You can be the...more
Chronic Gout can lead to deposits of hard lumps of uric acid in and around the joints, decreased kidney function, and kidney stones.The small joint at the base of the big toe is the most common site of an Acute Gout attack. Other joints...more
Your bones hang out in a lot of joints. For illustration, knee joints, hip joints, the joints in your fingers and the joints in your toes as well.There is a cartilage where bones meet. Cartilage acts as a rubbery protective layer which...more