- Rheumatoid Arthritis: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Steps to Take
Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment of rheumatoid arthritis continues to improve, which can give many people relief from symptoms, improving their quality of life Doctors may use the following options to treat RA: Medications Physical therapy and occupational therapy Surgery Routine monitoring and ongoing care Complementary therapies Your doctor may recommend a combination of
- Osteoporosis: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Steps to Take
If you have a disease that requires long-term glucocorticoid therapy, such as rheumatoid arthritis or chronic lung disease, you can also take certain medications approved for the prevention or treatment of osteoporosis Nutrition An important part of treating osteoporosis is eating a healthy, balanced diet, which includes:
- Osteoarthritis: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Steps to Take
If other treatments are not helping and if the joint damage is extensive, some people may have surgery When considering surgery, many factors may determine if it is the right option, including your age, pain intensity, the degree to which arthritis interferes with your lifestyle, level of disability, and occupation
- Arthritis - Overview and Types | NIAMS
Common symptoms of arthritis include pain, redness, heat, and swelling in your joints If you have arthritis, it is important for your doctor to diagnose the type of arthritis you have so that you can get the proper treatment Fortunately, current treatments allow most people with arthritis to lead active and productive lives
- Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)
Who Treats Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)? Treating juvenile idiopathic arthritis typically requires a team approach that involves several different health care providers JIA is primarily treated by: Pediatric rheumatologists, who specialize in treating arthritis and other diseases in children that involve the joints, bones, muscles, and immune system Other members of your child’s
- Rheumatoid Arthritis: Research Resources
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that affects multiple joints, resulting in pain, swelling, and stiffness Tiredness and fever may also be present
- Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Symptoms, Types, Causes | NIAMS
Polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis–rheumatoid factor negative This is the second most common type, affecting five or more joints in the first 6 months Tests for rheumatoid factor are negative The rheumatoid factor blood test checks for autoimmune disease, especially rheumatoid arthritis, which is an adult form of arthritis
- National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases . . .
The mission of the NIAMS is to support research into the causes, treatment, and prevention of arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases; the training of basic and clinical scientists to carry out this research; and the dissemination of information o
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