TMJ Arthritis: Causes of Ear Pain, Symptoms, and Management
Yes, arthritis can indirectly cause ear pain, primarily when it affects the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) due to its close proximity and referred pain...
By Alex
Category: Joint Health
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Quinine: Understanding Its Role and Risks in Arthritis Treatment
Despite historical anecdotes, there is no robust scientific evidence supporting quinine as an effective treatment for arthritis, and its significant s...
By Alex
Partial Dislocation of the Femur: Understanding Hip Subluxation, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
A partial dislocation of the femur, known as hip subluxation, occurs when the thigh bone's head partially displaces from its pelvic socket while maint...
By Alex
Soda and Joint Pain: Inflammation, Dehydration, and Exacerbated Conditions
Joint pain after soda is due to high sugar, phosphoric acid, and artificial ingredients that promote inflammation, dehydration, and exacerbate conditi...
By Hart
Elbow Effusion (Water on the Elbow): Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Elbow effusion, commonly known as "water on the elbow," is the accumulation of excess fluid within or around the elbow joint, typically caus...
By Alex
Knee Menisci: Anatomy, Functions, Injuries, and Health
Menisci are two crescent-shaped pads of fibrocartilage located within the knee joint, between the femur and tibia, crucial for stability, shock absorp...
By Alex
Arthritis in One Finger: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Yes, arthritis can develop in a single finger joint due to localized factors like injury or overuse, or as an initial sign of a broader systemic condi...
By Alex
Arthritis: Choosing the Best Swim Strokes for Joint Comfort
The most suitable swim stroke for individuals with arthritis is highly individualized, with backstroke and modified freestyle often recommended due to...
By Hart
Cartilage: Understanding the Body's Thickest Cushions and How to Protect Them
The articular cartilage, a type of hyaline cartilage found in large, major weight-bearing joints like the knee and hip, is generally considered the th...
By Hart
