Signs & Symptoms of Arthritis
What are the first indications that you may have arthritis?
What Causes Joint Stiffness?
Joint stiffness is a common characteristic of arthritis. Joint stiffness can be one of the earliest symptoms of arthritis, a sign that you should see a doctor for a thorough physical examination and diagnostic tests. What causes joint stiffness?
Joint stiffness is a common characteristic of arthritis. Joint stiffness can be one of the earliest symptoms of arthritis, a sign that you should see a doctor for a thorough physical examination and diagnostic tests. What causes joint stiffness?
What is Pericardial Effusion?
Rheumatoid arthritis and lupus are two examples of arthritic conditions that may have systemic effects that affect the whole body. Pericardial effusion is one of the possible systemic effects -- it means there is excess fluid in the sac around the heart.
Rheumatoid arthritis and lupus are two examples of arthritic conditions that may have systemic effects that affect the whole body. Pericardial effusion is one of the possible systemic effects -- it means there is excess fluid in the sac around the heart.
What is Malaise?
Malaise is a symptom which is associated with many chronic types of arthritis, as well as other medical conditions. It doesn't sound good, but what exactly is malaise?
Malaise is a symptom which is associated with many chronic types of arthritis, as well as other medical conditions. It doesn't sound good, but what exactly is malaise?
Recognizing Early Arthritis Symptoms
Early arthritis symptoms can be vague and confusing. Newly diagnosed arthritis patients quickly learn that early arthritis symptoms are just the first layer of uncovering a definitive diagnosis and treatment plan.
Early arthritis symptoms can be vague and confusing. Newly diagnosed arthritis patients quickly learn that early arthritis symptoms are just the first layer of uncovering a definitive diagnosis and treatment plan.
What is Synovitis and Subclinical Synovitis?
Synovitis is a symptom associated with arthritis which causes swelling, redness, and warmth. What is subclinical synovitis and does it require similar treatment?
Synovitis is a symptom associated with arthritis which causes swelling, redness, and warmth. What is subclinical synovitis and does it require similar treatment?
What is Enthesitis?
Entheses are sites of tendinous or ligamentous attachments to the bone. Enthesitis indicates inflammation at the sites.
Entheses are sites of tendinous or ligamentous attachments to the bone. Enthesitis indicates inflammation at the sites.
What Are Osteophytes / Bone Spurs?
Osteophytes are also commonly known as bone spurs. Osteophytes develop in deteriorating joints damaged by arthritis.
Osteophytes are also commonly known as bone spurs. Osteophytes develop in deteriorating joints damaged by arthritis.
What Is Degenerative Arthritis?
Degenerative arthritis, also called osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis. The joints typically affected by degenerative arthritis include the knees, hips, big toes, fingers and spine.
Degenerative arthritis, also called osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis. The joints typically affected by degenerative arthritis include the knees, hips, big toes, fingers and spine.
Arthritis Screening Quiz
Have you had persistent joint pain and you don't know the cause? Do you think it may be arthritis? Have you discounted the possibility of it being arthritis because you think arthritis is just an old-person's disease? Take the Arthritis Screening Quiz.
Have you had persistent joint pain and you don't know the cause? Do you think it may be arthritis? Have you discounted the possibility of it being arthritis because you think arthritis is just an old-person's disease? Take the Arthritis Screening Quiz.
How to recognize the signs of arthritis
A list of the signs and symptoms leading to a diagnosis of arthritis.
A list of the signs and symptoms leading to a diagnosis of arthritis.
Inflammation: The Battle Within
Inflammation is a natural defense of the body to protect against foreign substances or injury, but it can cause problems in certain diseases.
Inflammation is a natural defense of the body to protect against foreign substances or injury, but it can cause problems in certain diseases.
"I think I have arthritis. Now what?"
When the first signs and symptoms of arthritis appear, confusion and questions arise. Obtaining a proper diagnosis from a rheumatologist is imperative. Deciding on a treatment plan with the rheumatologist is also a vital step. Then the focus becomes learning how to cope, manage, and best live with chronic arthritis.
When the first signs and symptoms of arthritis appear, confusion and questions arise. Obtaining a proper diagnosis from a rheumatologist is imperative. Deciding on a treatment plan with the rheumatologist is also a vital step. Then the focus becomes learning how to cope, manage, and best live with chronic arthritis.
Hoarseness - Voice Change - Rheumatoid Arthritis
Hoarseness or voice change can be related to arthritis.
Hoarseness or voice change can be related to arthritis.
Hearing Loss - Can Arthritis Cause Hearing Loss?
Some people with arthritis complain of ear problems or hearing loss. Is there a connection between arthritis and hearing loss?
Some people with arthritis complain of ear problems or hearing loss. Is there a connection between arthritis and hearing loss?
Osteoarthritis Screening Quiz
Osteoarthritis is also known as "wear-and-tear" arthritis. It is typically seen as a primary disease in older people but can occur as a secondary condition in younger people. Injury, occupation, excess weight, and genetics are among the factors which cause the cartilage of a joint to wear away. Take our Osteoarthritis Screening Quiz.
Osteoarthritis is also known as "wear-and-tear" arthritis. It is typically seen as a primary disease in older people but can occur as a secondary condition in younger people. Injury, occupation, excess weight, and genetics are among the factors which cause the cartilage of a joint to wear away. Take our Osteoarthritis Screening Quiz.
Lupus Screening Quiz
People with lupus produce abnormal antibodies in their blood which target tissues within their own body. Lupus is one of the autoimmune diseases. The chronic inflammation which is associated with this condition can affect the skin, heart, lungs, kidneys, joints, and nervous system.
People with lupus produce abnormal antibodies in their blood which target tissues within their own body. Lupus is one of the autoimmune diseases. The chronic inflammation which is associated with this condition can affect the skin, heart, lungs, kidneys, joints, and nervous system.
Fibromyalgia Screening Quiz
Fibromyalgia is difficult to diagnose. Combinations of symptoms can occur which overlap with other autoimmune diseases. There are symptoms which are considered "defining" of fibromyalgia. There are also symptoms considered "non-defining" but they often occur as part of fibromyalgia syndrome. Take our Fibromyalgia Screening Quiz.
Fibromyalgia is difficult to diagnose. Combinations of symptoms can occur which overlap with other autoimmune diseases. There are symptoms which are considered "defining" of fibromyalgia. There are also symptoms considered "non-defining" but they often occur as part of fibromyalgia syndrome. Take our Fibromyalgia Screening Quiz.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Screening Quiz
Early diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis and early, aggressive treatment can help prevent joint damage and deformity. A combination of diagnostic tests, physical examination, and x-ray evidence confirms the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis. Take our screening quiz and if you suspect rheumatoid arthritis, consult a rheumatologist.
Early diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis and early, aggressive treatment can help prevent joint damage and deformity. A combination of diagnostic tests, physical examination, and x-ray evidence confirms the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis. Take our screening quiz and if you suspect rheumatoid arthritis, consult a rheumatologist.
What Is Joint Effusion?
Joint effusion is a symptom of arthritis. It is an abnormal buildup of joint fluid.
Joint effusion is a symptom of arthritis. It is an abnormal buildup of joint fluid.