Gout: Understanding Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Management
Gout is a severe form of inflammatory arthritis caused by the accumulation of uric acid crystals in joints, primarily affecting the big toe, leading t...
By Hart
Category: Arthritis
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Osteoarthritis: The Pivotal Role of MRI in Diagnosis and Management
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is pivotal in osteoarthritis (OA) diagnosis, staging, and monitoring by providing detailed visualization of soft tiss...
By Hart
Stomach Acid and Arthritis: Debunking the Myth and Understanding True Causes
Stomach acid, while crucial for digestion, does not directly cause arthritis; arthritis involves joint inflammation stemming from distinct causes like...
By Alex
Bilateral Arthritis: Types, Diagnosis, and Management
Rheumatoid Arthritis is classically and consistently bilateral, but Psoriatic Arthritis, Lupus Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, and even certain pre...
By Alex
Gout: The Old King Disease, Its Causes, Symptoms, and Management
The 'Old King Disease' is a historical term for gout, a painful inflammatory arthritis caused by excess uric acid, leading to severe joint pain, swell...
By Hart
Rheumatoid Factor (RF): Understanding its Role in Arthritis Diagnosis and Prognosis
Rheumatoid Factor (RF) is an autoantibody primarily associated with rheumatoid arthritis, serving as a key marker in its diagnosis and prognosis, thou...
By Hart
Gout Pain: Immediate Relief Injections, Procedure, and Long-Term Management
For acute, severe gout flares, the primary immediate relief injection is an intra-articular corticosteroid injection, which directly delivers potent a...
By Hart
Arthritis at 15: Causes, Symptoms, JIA, and Other Joint Pain
While not common, arthritis can occur in individuals as young as 15, primarily as Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), a chronic autoimmune condition ...
By Jordan
Arthritis: Biological Causes, Mechanisms, and Types
Arthritis, characterized by joint inflammation, stems from diverse biological mechanisms including autoimmune responses, metabolic dysregulation, dege...
By Jordan
