Arthritis
What is arthritis? What is the difference between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis? In this video Dr. Firooz discusses the basics of arthritis. >
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Sjögren’s syndrome
Sjögren’s syndrome is a chronic autoimmune disease where the immune system mistakenly attacks the moisture-producing glands of the eyes and mouth causing dry eyes and dry mouth. In addition to causing dry eyes and dry mouth, Sjögren’s syndrome can affect other organs like the skin, lung, heart, kidney, and nerves. […]
Read MoreRaynaud’s Phenomenon
What is Raynaud’s Phenomenon? Raynaud’s phenomenon is a condition where the blood vessels in fingers and toes (and occasionally other areas) constrict upon exposure to cold, causing discoloration of the digits. Disease vs. syndrome There are 2 types of Raynaud’s phenomenon: primary Raynaud’s phenomenon or Raynaud’s disease, where symptoms are […]
Read MoreRheumatoid Arthritis Quiz
Test your knowledge of rheumatoid arthritis with this quiz! [mtouchquiz 2]
Read MoreDo Rheumatoid Arthritis treatments increase cancer risk?
Whether or not biologic drugs increase the risk of cancer in people with rheumatoid arthritis has been the subject of much research and concern in the past few years. Biologic drugs work by targeting and disabling a specific component of the immune system. Since rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease, […]
Read MoreTreatment of rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis treatment There is no cure for rheumatoid arthritis (RA). However, in the recent decades, groundbreaking advances in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis have made treatment of this disease a lot more successful. While a great number of people with RA needed to be on disability just a few […]
Read MoreRheumatoid arthritis: Diagnosis
How is rheumatoid arthritis diagnosed? Rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis can be difficult; specially if it’s early in the course of the disease. There is no one test that will definitively diagnose rheumatoid arthritis (RA). For example, the blood tests may be negative in someone who has rheumatoid arthritis and positive in […]
Read MoreRheumatoid arthritis symptoms
What are some of the rheumatoid arthritis symptoms? Rheumatoid arthritis symptoms can range from mild to moderate to severe. Although joint pain and swelling is the hallmark of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), other organs may also be affected. Constitutional symptoms People with RA may note fever, fatigue, body aches, and weight […]
Read MoreWhat is Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune inflammatory disease mainly of the joints. The immune system is normally designed to attack foreign bodies like bacteria and viruses. In rheumatoid arthritis, the immune system abnormally attacks the joints causing inflammation and pain. Although the joints are the main targets in […]
Read MorePseudogout- causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
What is pseudogout? Pseudogout is a type of arthritis that causes sudden onset of pain and swelling in a joint. Clinically, it can appear like gout (hence the name “pseudo”- gout): both gout and pseudogout can cause acute onset of pain, redness, swelling, and warmth in one or more joints. […]
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