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Arthritis
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Definition of Arthritis
Arthritis is the inflammation of a joint, usually accompanied by pain, swelling, and stiffness, and resulting from infection, trauma, degenerative changes, metabolic disturbances, or other causes. It occurs in various forms, such as bacterial arthritis, osteoarthritis, or rheumatoid arthritis.
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Some Arthritis Sufferers Suffering Needlessly
People with severe arthritis of the hips and knees -- especially women -- should talk to their doctors about surgery that can alleviate pain and improve functioning in these joints. Not only is the surgery, known as arthroplasty, underused in men and women, but also women are three times less likely to have this surgery.
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More Arthritis Help Coming Soon?
Three million Americans today have an inflammatory skin disorder called psoriasis. The condition triggers frequent episodes of redness and itching; thick, dry, silvery scales on the skin; and nail abnormalities. If all those itchy problems weren't tough enough to handle, one in ten of these people down the road find that their joints start to stiffen and ache, as they develop psoriatic arthritis. But a recent study on a drug called Enbrel found it could give many of these people some relief.
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Preventing Ulcer in Aspirin, Advil Users
Ulcers were once blamed on stress and spicy foods, but today doctors know that they are most often caused by two things -- a common gut bacteria known as Helicobacter pylori and long-term use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin and Advil. Now, research suggests that ulcer risk can be reduced dramatically for patients taking NSAIDs by screening for and eradicating H. pylori infection.
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Boomers With Bad Knees Need to Slow Down
The nation's largest group of orthopaedic surgeons has some bad news for the legions of fitness-conscious baby boomers literally trying to outrun middle age. Those with knee problems may need to hang up their jogging shoes and find more age-appropriate forms of exercise.
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Drug Calms Many Types of Arthritis
Remicade is commonly used to ease the pain and inflammation seen with rheumatoid arthritis. And now a new study shows that it can provide long-term relief from the pain and stiffness of another group of common joint disorders that typically have been difficult to treat.
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Arthritis Treatment: Kick It Up a Notch
When it comes to treating arthritis pain, it is important to "hit early, hit hard," say experts at the American Pain Society. New guidelines call for more aggressive treatment of arthritis pain and earlier use of surgery for those who get no relief from drugs.
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Common Surgery for Neck Pain Unproven
The benefits from surgery for one of most common causes of neck pain may not be worth the risks for many people. A new study shows surgery is no better than other, less risky treatments for those with symptoms caused by degeneration of the vertebrae in the neck, a condition known as cervical spondylosis.
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A Shocking Treatment for Heel Pain
Researchers have found that applying low-energy shock waves to the bottom of the foot can make a real difference for people suffering from a common cause of heel pain -- called plantar fasciitis.
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Vioxx Safer on Lower Digestive Tract, Too
New drugs called Cox-2 inhibitors have made treating arthritis much safer. They cause fewer stomach ulcers and less bleeding. But could these medications also be safer for the lower digestive system? New research indicates the answer is yes.
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Shock Wave Helps Tennis Elbow
A sonic shock-wave treatment works better than drugs to relieve the pain of tennis elbow. It's been tried before. Now a report in the June issue of The American Journal of Sports Medicine confirms that shock waves work even better than drugs or surgery.
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WebMD Presents: Arthritis - Therapy in Motion - Aquatics
Every time you take a step, you put three to seven times the weight of your body on your joints. Take that same step in water, and the natural buoyancy of H2O gently lifts the pressure off your joints, while still allowing you to work your muscles.
People with arthritis increasingly turn to water exercise for several key reasons:
* The buoyancy of water supports your joints while you exercise.
* Warm water raises your body temperature, which increases your circulation, and can help ease stiffness.
* Water provides greater resistance than air, helping you build muscle strength.
You don't have to be a strong swimmer to benefit from water exercises. In fact, you don't even have to know how to swim. Here's one that any landlubber can try:
Stand in water that's about waist high or a little deeper -- just as long as you're able to plant your feet on the bottom -- and hold your arms out to your sides for balance. Put your left foot in front of your right. Raise and bend yo
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WebMD Presents: Arthritis - Therapy in Motion - Stretching
If arthritis pain has you chained to your chair, you must do what you dread most: Get up and move that aching body. Otherwise, it will only get worse. By staying put, you allow your muscles and ligaments to tighten up, so your joints won't bend as far as they used to. You also burn fewer calories, and the weight you pack on as a result puts more strain on your joints.
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Exercise Won't Up Arthritis Risk
Moderate exercise doesn't increase the risk of developing arthritis in the knees of older adults, even if they are overweight, according to a new study that evaluated more than 1,200 people.
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Arthritis Hampers Millions on the Job
Arthritis limits work for nearly 7 million U.S. adults, according to a new study. That's about 30% of people with arthritis who are 18-64 years old, note the researchers, who included the CDC's Kristina Theis, MPH.
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