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Rheumatoid arthritis is generally considered a joint disease. However, its consequences go far beyond the joints, making it a more dangerous condition than most observers account for. As a systemic autoimmune disease, rheumatoid arthritis causes inflammation and pain in joints.
Did your doctor advise you to go for knee replacement surgery recently? If yes, many questions might be hovering in your mind. But do not worry! Read this blog till the end to understand the importance of making an informed decision when opting for knee replacement.
Ugh, joint pain! Ever feel like your body's turning into a creaky old door? You're not alone. Hundreds of people deal with achy joints, but hey, there's hope! In this blog, we'll talk about what causes joint pain and how to finally get some relief. Plus, we'll throw in some tips to keep those joints happy and healthy in the long run.
Osteoporosis is a disease that weakens bones, and if you have it, you are at a greater risk for sudden and unexpected bone fractures. It also increases the risk of fractures in the spine, wrists, and hips. Osteoporosis means that you have less bone mass and strength. This happens when the bone density becomes so low that it causes damage to surrounding tissues including organs which can result in pain, deformities, loss of independence, increased risk for falls, and bone fractures.
The spine is an integral part of your body since it keeps you upright. The different sections of the spine vary in flexibility, with the cervical area being the most flexible. The other spine sections are the thoracic, lumbar, sacrum, and coccyx or tailbone region. It helps in the movement of your body in various directions and supports the head, arms, and torso's weight.
Arthritis is a common disease which has become synonymous to joint pains or stiffness. However, a lot of people and even arthritis patients have a lot of misconceptions about this common condition. Here are some of the misconceptions and facts that might leave you surprised.
Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis or AIS is a spinal disorder that leads to a curvature of the spine. As the name of the condition suggests, it is diagnosed during late childhood or early adolescent. However, there is a possibility of it occurring till the age of 18. Even though some of the curvature remains constant throughout life, others may progress as the patient ages.
Osteoporotic vertebral fracture, also known as compression fracture, is a condition of the spine. The simplest way to detect the issue is by visiting a doctor when you feel pain in the back. Usually, this pain is limited to the lower back, but with time, the discomfort may spread upward. Here is a look at some of the things you should know about the condition if you have been diagnosed with the same.
Also known as spinal osteoarthritis, spondylosis is a common, painful degenerative condition that may worsen as a person grows older. It can affect any region of the spine: cervical (neck), thoracic (upper, mid-back), lumbar (low back) or lumbosacral (low back/sacrum). Causing pain and stiffness, it can reduce your body’s range of movement considerably.
Affecting more than 180 million people in India, arthritis is a serious health condition that demands medical attention. Arthritis literally means inflammation of one or more joints. The main symptoms of arthritis are joint pain, swelling, tenderness, loss of movement and stiffness, which typically worsen with age.
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