Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA): Diagnosis, Types, Symptoms, and Management
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), formerly known as JRA, is diagnosed in children under 16 with chronic joint inflammation lasting at least six wee...
By Hart
Category: Autoimmune Diseases
Browsing all articles filed under the "Autoimmune Diseases" category.
Still's Disease: Mimicking Conditions and Diagnostic Challenges
Still's disease shares features with autoinflammatory syndromes, rheumatic diseases, infections, malignancies, and drug-induced conditions, requiring ...
By Alex
Rheumatoid Arthritis: First-Line Treatment, Management, and Lifestyle Strategies
The primary treatment for all individuals diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis is the prompt initiation of Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs (DMARD...
By Hart
Rheumatoid Factor: Understanding Elevated Levels, Diagnosis, and Implications
An elevated rheumatoid factor (RF) level, typically above 14-20 IU/mL, indicates a positive result warranting further medical investigation, especiall...
By Hart
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Prevention
Individuals at high risk for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) often have genetic predispositions like specific HLA gene variants, combined with environmental...
By Alex
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Understanding Food Triggers, Gut Health, and Dietary Management
While no specific foods universally trigger Rheumatoid Arthritis, processed foods, red meat, dairy, gluten, high omega-6 oils, and excessive alcohol a...
By Alex
Rheumatoid Pain: Characteristics, Pathophysiology, and Management Strategies
Rheumatoid pain is the inflammatory joint pain characteristic of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), an autoimmune disease where the body's immune system attac...
By Alex
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: How Stress Influences Symptoms and Management
Stress does not directly cause Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), but it can significantly influence the disease's course by triggering flares, exac...
By Jordan
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Joint Damage, Systemic Effects, and Long-Term Impact
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disease that primarily destroys joint tissue but also causes systemic damage to various organs, including...
By Hart
