Symptoms of Gout
Gout is a very commonly encountered problem all over the world today. It is observed generally in the elderly population, especially those who have been suffering for a long time from arthritis. Gout is a common painful type of arthritis. Read more
Septic Arthritis-Causes,Symptoms and Treatment
Septic arthritis, also called infectious arthritis, is caused by a bacterial infection or more rarely by a fungal or viral infection. The condition is typically acute, causing severe joint pain, inflammation, redness, and in some cases fever and chills but may also become chronic. Septic arthritis may affect any joint but is most frequently found in the knee, hip, shoulder, wrist, elbow, and finger joints. Read more
Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Of Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis, is a chronic disease that causes deterioration of the joint cartilage and formation of reactive new bone at the margins and subchondral areas of the joints. This degeneration results from a breakdown of chondrocytes, most commonly in the distal interphalangeal and proximal interphalangeal joints, but also in the hip and knee joints. Read more
Psoriatic Arthritis
In psoriatic arthritis, the small joints of the hands and feet may become swollen and deformed. Nail changes are common if the arthritis affects the hands and feet. Statistics says that about 7-10% of patients with psoriasis have joint associated complaints, and these are most often occurring in patients with fingernail involvement. Back pain may indicate arthritis of the spine and/or sacroiliac joints. If you have joint pain or swelling, you should consult your physician about having psoriasis as well. Read more
Ways to Manage Your Arthritis Pain
A number of different specialists may be involved in the care of an arthritis patient—often a team approach is used. The team may include doctors who treat people with arthritis (rheumatologists), surgeons (orthopaedists), and physical and occupational therapists. Their goal is to treat all aspects of arthritis pain and help you learn to manage your pain. The physician, other health care professionals, and you, the patient, all play an active role in the management of arthritis pain. Read more
