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Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic (lasting) inflammatory disorder. It causes swelling and pain in the lining of your… What is rheumatoid arthritis? Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic (lasting) inflammatory disorder. It causes swelling and pain in the lining of your joints. It can affect…
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Reactive Arthritis
Reactive arthritis occurs when your immune system reacts to an infection somewhere else in your body. It can affect your… your body. It can make your joints swell and hurt, similar to arthritis. It can also affect your eyes and genitals. Reactive arthritis may be…
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Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis can cause joint pain and swelling in children younger than 16. Its symptoms can be intermittent or… What is juvenile rheumatoid arthritis? Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is a disease. It causes joint pain and swelling. It typically starts before the age of…
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Are Aching Joints a Symptom of Rheumatoid Arthritis?
If you’re having joint pain, tell your family doctor. Treating early can help prevent or reduce lifelong disability… had slowly gotten worsen over time to the point that she often had to use a wheelchair. There are many kinds of arthritis. When people talk about…
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Osteoarthritis
Arthritis is swelling of the joints. It’s painful and can limit your movement. There are many kinds of arthritis. Osteoarthritis… Arthritis is inflammation (swelling) of the joints. It causes pain and often limits movement of the affected joints. There are many kinds of arthritis…
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Shoulder Problems
Shoulder injuries, arthritis and inflammation in and around joints are common problems in adults, often causing severe pain, discomfort and… Shoulder injuries, arthritis and inflammation in and around joints are common problems in adults, often causing severe pain, discomfort and immobility. Follow this chart to…
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Pseudogout
Pseudogout is a type of arthritis that causes painful swelling in one or more of your joints. It can lead… What is pseudogout? Pseudogout is a type of arthritis that causes painful swelling in one or more of your joints. It can lead to…
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Gout
Gout is a common type of arthritis marked by swelling and pain in your joints… I at risk of other types of arthritis? Am I at risk of long-term joint damage? Resources Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Gout National Institutes of Health, MedlinePlus: Gout…
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Methotrexate
Methotrexate is a strong medicine that is used to treat some types of cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, and several other… the head and neck, leukemia, and certain types of lymphoma. It slows or stops the growth of the cancer cells. Severe rheumatoid arthritis (RA). In…
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Lyme Disease
Lyme disease is a bacterial infection caused by a tick bite… What is Lyme disease? Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that is caused by a tick bite. It was first recognized in 1975 when large numbers of children around the town of Lyme, Connecticut, were being…
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Caregiver Health and Wellness
Caregivers are at increased risk for a number of health problems. Learn about these conditions and what you can do… A caregiver is someone who gives basic care to a person who has a chronic medical condition. A chronic condition is an illness that lasts…
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How to Stop Steroid Medicines Safely
Steroids work to reduce redness, swelling, and soreness and come in pill form, as inhalers or nasal sprays, and as… Steroids are a type of medicine with strong anti-inflammatory effects. They help to reduce redness, swelling, and soreness. They come in pill form, as inhalers…
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Joint and Soft Tissue Injections
A joint or soft tissue injection is a shot in either a joint, like your knee, or a soft tissue… Joint and soft tissue injections are shots with a needle. They can be given in a joint, such as your knee, or a soft tissue…
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Hereditary Hemochromatosis
Hereditary hemochromatosis is a disease in which your body has too much iron. This extra iron can damage your tissues… What is hereditary hemochromatosis? Hereditary hemochromatosis is a disease in which your body has high levels of iron. That means you have too much…
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Caregiving: Care for Yourself While Caring for Others
Caregivers provide care for people with chronic medical conditions. It can be challenging, and they often experience stress and get… A caregiver is someone who gives basic care to a person who has a chronic medical or intellectual condition. A chronic condition is one…
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Down Syndrome in Adults: Staying Healthy
Adults with Down syndrome should see their doctors regularly for preventive health care. They may be at greater risk for… Like everyone else, adults who have Down syndrome need regular health care. If you have a loved one with Down syndrome, ensure that they are…
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Falls: How to Lower Your Risk
A fall at an older age can have serious consequences to your health and independence. Reduce your risk for falling… People fall at every age. This is especially true of young babies learning to walk. However, as we age, we become more concerned about falling…
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Low-purine Diet
A low-purine diet is an eating plan that limits foods with high purine, a natural substance found in some… A low-purine diet is an eating plan that limits foods with high purine. Purines are a natural substance found in some foods. Purines aren’t all bad,…
