The Symptoms of arthritis include pain and limited function of joints. Inflammation of the joints from arthritis is characterized by joint stiffness, swelling, redness, and warmth. Tenderness of the inflamed joint can be present.
Many of the forms of arthritis, but because they are rheumatic diseases, can cause symptoms affecting various organs of the body that do not directly involve the joints. Therefore, symptoms in some patients with certain forms of arthritis can also include fever, gland swelling (lymph node), weight loss, fatigue, feeling unwell, and even symptoms from abnormalities of organs such as the lungs, heart, or kidneys.
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Consumption of wine associated with reduced risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis
A survey conducted by Swedish scientists suggests that the consumption of five glasses of wine per week reduced by 50% the risk of rheumatoid arthritis, indicates a study published in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases.
The team, from Karolinska University, examined 2750 volunteers in two separate studies.
The researchers assessed the genetic and external factors that could contribute to the onset of the disease. The participants answered questionnaires on lifestyle and have them collected blood samples to assess the genetic factors.
Previous studies have pointed to the link between moderate consumption of alcoholic beverages and a reduction of other inflammatory processes, as in the study of cardiovascular disease. The reason for this, however, is not yet clear.
The leader of the research, Henrik Kallberg stressed that one of the most important discoveries was that smoking contributes significantly to increase the likelihood of developing rheumatoid arthritis.
The team, from Karolinska University, examined 2750 volunteers in two separate studies.
The researchers assessed the genetic and external factors that could contribute to the onset of the disease. The participants answered questionnaires on lifestyle and have them collected blood samples to assess the genetic factors.
Previous studies have pointed to the link between moderate consumption of alcoholic beverages and a reduction of other inflammatory processes, as in the study of cardiovascular disease. The reason for this, however, is not yet clear.
The leader of the research, Henrik Kallberg stressed that one of the most important discoveries was that smoking contributes significantly to increase the likelihood of developing rheumatoid arthritis.
Acute gouty arthritis Causes and risk factors:
Gout is caused by a defect in metabolism that results in an overproduction of uric acid, or a reduced ability of the kidneys to eliminate uric acid. The exact cause of the metabolic defect is unknown. The disorder may also develop in people with diabetes mellitus, obesity, sickle cell anemia and kidney disease, may also occur after therapy with drugs that interfere with the excretion of uric acid.
Gout has four phases: asymptomatic (without symptoms), acute, intercritical and chronic. In acute gouty arthritis, symptoms develop suddenly and usually involve only one or a few joints. The pain frequently starts during the night and is usually described comolatejante, devastating and overwhelming. The link appears infected with signs of warmth, redness and sensitivity. The attacks of painful joints may subside within a few days, but may recur at irregular intervals. Subsequent attacks tend to last longer. In some people, can progress to chronic gouty arthritis, while in others there are no further attacks.
Gout has four phases: asymptomatic (without symptoms), acute, intercritical and chronic. In acute gouty arthritis, symptoms develop suddenly and usually involve only one or a few joints. The pain frequently starts during the night and is usually described comolatejante, devastating and overwhelming. The link appears infected with signs of warmth, redness and sensitivity. The attacks of painful joints may subside within a few days, but may recur at irregular intervals. Subsequent attacks tend to last longer. In some people, can progress to chronic gouty arthritis, while in others there are no further attacks.
Rheumatoid Arthritis - What is the treatment?
The tests used are ESR (sedimentation rate of speed, also called and erythrocyte sedimentation rate), C-reactive protein and less often alpha-1 acid glycoprotein. They tend to be high in proportion to the severity of the disease and decrease with successful treatment. Do not forget that these tests are not specific. May be high in any disease that causes inflammation or infection.
The rheumatoid factor (RF) is the most striking immunologic abnormality of the AR. Appears in 80% of patients and therefore used as a diagnostic criterion for first line. However, besides not being present in 20% of patients with RA, it may take up to 1 year to become positive. Another important fact about the FR is its presence in other rheumatic and non-rheumatic such as chronic active hepatitis, viral hepatitis, leprosy, tuberculosis, malignancies and several others. In these cases, in general, the titre (concentration) is usually lower.
The test result should be a number. It is suggested not to accept tests expressed in crosses or only positive or negative.
Investigations described recently, perinuclear factor and anti-keratin, are less often positive but may be the only early changes and thus provide early diagnosis of the disease. This fact is important for the correct treatment is started immediately, avoiding the deformities already mentioned.
Complete blood count, platelets, transaminases and standard urine test are required to be able to assess the effects of the drugs. Lately, research on hepatitis viruses (especially hepatitis C) have been included in the initial assessment and, possibly, during evolution.
Also needed are tests to assess involvement of the kidneys and liver and others that the initial evaluation or the disease state.
The rheumatoid factor (RF) is the most striking immunologic abnormality of the AR. Appears in 80% of patients and therefore used as a diagnostic criterion for first line. However, besides not being present in 20% of patients with RA, it may take up to 1 year to become positive. Another important fact about the FR is its presence in other rheumatic and non-rheumatic such as chronic active hepatitis, viral hepatitis, leprosy, tuberculosis, malignancies and several others. In these cases, in general, the titre (concentration) is usually lower.
The test result should be a number. It is suggested not to accept tests expressed in crosses or only positive or negative.
Investigations described recently, perinuclear factor and anti-keratin, are less often positive but may be the only early changes and thus provide early diagnosis of the disease. This fact is important for the correct treatment is started immediately, avoiding the deformities already mentioned.
Complete blood count, platelets, transaminases and standard urine test are required to be able to assess the effects of the drugs. Lately, research on hepatitis viruses (especially hepatitis C) have been included in the initial assessment and, possibly, during evolution.
Also needed are tests to assess involvement of the kidneys and liver and others that the initial evaluation or the disease state.
Revenue Tea Sucupira to cure arthritis, given by Joey de Oliveira in the program do Jô
According to the actor Juca de Oliveira, Moreira was the actress with terrible shoulder pain caused by arthritis, she had already done several treatments including the United States. It was only cured when he took the tea Sucupira.
Revenue
Get 4 seed and sucupira maceta them in a mortar (or something hard) have to break the seeds, because this resin in it.
Boil the water, and boil as soon as the seeds play tricks, wait a boil again and to 1 ½ minutes (90segundos) off the heat and cover the pot as soon as it starts to cool start drinking ...
Drink like water (1 liter, 1.5 liters per day)
Revenue
Get 4 seed and sucupira maceta them in a mortar (or something hard) have to break the seeds, because this resin in it.
Boil the water, and boil as soon as the seeds play tricks, wait a boil again and to 1 ½ minutes (90segundos) off the heat and cover the pot as soon as it starts to cool start drinking ...
Drink like water (1 liter, 1.5 liters per day)
New drug for treatment of arthritis
The National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) approved the drug Actemra (tocilizumab), used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, a disease that affects 1% of the world, representing 21 million people. Brazil has about 1.5 million patients.
The approval was based on data from clinical studies in patients from several countries, including Brazil, which had 200 participants. According to the rheumatologist Morton Scheinberg, who conducted research with the drug, tocilizumab inhibits the action of interleukin 6 (IL-6), a substance produced in excess by patients with arthritis. The abnormal production of IL-6 is one of those responsible for chronic inflammation and progressive destruction of joints. "Blocking the action of IL-6 for the drug was effective in reducing inflammation of the joints, reducing pain, joint swelling, anemia and fatigue that often accompany the disease," he says.
Arthritis is a chronic disease that affects the joints, but is also systemic and can affect other organs.
The approval was based on data from clinical studies in patients from several countries, including Brazil, which had 200 participants. According to the rheumatologist Morton Scheinberg, who conducted research with the drug, tocilizumab inhibits the action of interleukin 6 (IL-6), a substance produced in excess by patients with arthritis. The abnormal production of IL-6 is one of those responsible for chronic inflammation and progressive destruction of joints. "Blocking the action of IL-6 for the drug was effective in reducing inflammation of the joints, reducing pain, joint swelling, anemia and fatigue that often accompany the disease," he says.
Arthritis is a chronic disease that affects the joints, but is also systemic and can affect other organs.
Scientist Announces miracle cure for arthritis
In a country that, like the United States of America, has, according to Frederic Golden (`` Times''), about 16 million arthritic and osteoarthritic should not be necessary to invest large amount in advertising to launch a book on healing arthritis.
But Jason Theosakis young doctor who specializes in preventive medicine and sports, it is those who believe that does not hurt (my grandmother used to say that what is too sick), and therefore invested heavily in the launch of his book `` The Arthritis Cure''(St. Martins' Press).
He had one more reason to wait to sell 100 thousand copies of the first draft: that it is presented on TV climbing cliffs and doing exercises that require mobility of joints.
At the same time, had that a few months before, was virtually paralyzed by osteoarthritis, which limited the use of crutches and eventually a wheelchair. Said the new drug produced a `` true''miracle.
And that `` miracle''lived in two supplements he was taking with meals: glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate, substances produced by the body, which form the lining of the articular cartilage.
The first stimulates the production of units of the cartilage, while the second blocks the enzymes that break down old cartilage.
The `` miracle''was already known in Europe since 1980 and is used to treat arthritis in dogs and horses, also applied use in the U.S..
Discouraged with conventional therapies, Jason decided to use a system based on two parts: the first consisted of the conventional recipes (ice, anti-inflammatory drugs, exercise, proper nutrition, etc.), the second were two food additives in pills.
Important to remember that not to be confused with osteoarthritis, due to wear of the joints for use with rheumatoid arthritis, a condition completely distinct autoimmune disease, ie, in which the body's specific defenses turn against certain tissues, attacking them and injuring them. Much remains to be explored in the treatment recommended by Jason. As the alleged effects are many, it is necessary to separate them for serious statistical analysis that is in progress.
It is an essay called `` duplocego'', in which neither the doctors who give the drugs to patients know if it is placebo or remedy.
But Jason Theosakis young doctor who specializes in preventive medicine and sports, it is those who believe that does not hurt (my grandmother used to say that what is too sick), and therefore invested heavily in the launch of his book `` The Arthritis Cure''(St. Martins' Press).
He had one more reason to wait to sell 100 thousand copies of the first draft: that it is presented on TV climbing cliffs and doing exercises that require mobility of joints.
At the same time, had that a few months before, was virtually paralyzed by osteoarthritis, which limited the use of crutches and eventually a wheelchair. Said the new drug produced a `` true''miracle.
And that `` miracle''lived in two supplements he was taking with meals: glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate, substances produced by the body, which form the lining of the articular cartilage.
The first stimulates the production of units of the cartilage, while the second blocks the enzymes that break down old cartilage.
The `` miracle''was already known in Europe since 1980 and is used to treat arthritis in dogs and horses, also applied use in the U.S..
Discouraged with conventional therapies, Jason decided to use a system based on two parts: the first consisted of the conventional recipes (ice, anti-inflammatory drugs, exercise, proper nutrition, etc.), the second were two food additives in pills.
Important to remember that not to be confused with osteoarthritis, due to wear of the joints for use with rheumatoid arthritis, a condition completely distinct autoimmune disease, ie, in which the body's specific defenses turn against certain tissues, attacking them and injuring them. Much remains to be explored in the treatment recommended by Jason. As the alleged effects are many, it is necessary to separate them for serious statistical analysis that is in progress.
It is an essay called `` duplocego'', in which neither the doctors who give the drugs to patients know if it is placebo or remedy.
Rheumatoid arthritis
Study shows effectiveness of new treatment used to fight rheumatoid arthritis
Repeat the treatment every six months brings better results
A recent study published during the last congress of the American Insitute of Reumathology (ACR), held in Philadelphia, USA, showed that substance use rituximab (MabThera ®) every six months can bring a better control of rheumatoid arthritis, and some cases, the remission of symptoms. Patients treated with multiple applications of rituximab achieved continuous improvement of symptoms, demonstrating the effectiveness of the drug in the long term. The study followed 850 patients for three years and proved that each new course of treatment, more patients reached remission of the disease.
Furthermore, patients who participated in the study demonstrated improvement in physical condition and better control of joint damage when compared with those not taking MabThera ® (rituximab), trade name of the drug. According to the study, best results are achieved when the use occurs systematically at intervals of six months.
If untreated, the disease causes damage to the joints that may prevent the patient to perform daily activities such as dressing, walking, holding a glass and even get out of bed in the morning. Once installed, the joint deformities are irreversible and lead to functional impairment.Therefore, the correct diagnosis and early diagnosis is important so that appropriate treatment has a chance to prevent the patient's life is jeopardized by the problems caused by the disease.
Arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disease, mainly characterized by inflammation of the joints but also by systemic symptoms such as weakness and anemia. The disease, which as yet has no cure, affects 1.5% of world population and is more common in women between 30 and 50 years of age.
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, systemic inflammatory disorder that may affect many tissues and organs, but principally attacks the joints producing an inflammatory synovitis that often progresses to destruction of the articular cartilage and ankylosis of the joints. Rheumatoid arthritis can also produce diffuse inflammation in the lungs, pericardium, pleura, and sclera, and also nodular lesions, most common in subcutaneous tissue under the skin. Although the cause of rheumatoid arthritis is unknown, autoimmunity plays a pivotal role in its chronicity and progression.About 1% of the world's population is afflicted by rheumatoid arthritis, women three times more often than men. Onset is most frequent between the ages of 40 and 50, but people of any age can be affected. It can be a disabling and painful condition, which can lead to substantial loss of functioning and mobility. It is diagnosed chiefly on symptoms and signs, but also with blood tests (especially a test called rheumatoid factor) and X-rays.
Diagnosis and long-term management are typically performed by a rheumatologist, an expert in the diseases of joints and connective tissues.Various treatments are available. Non-pharmacological treatment includes physical therapy,orthoses and occupational therapy. Analgesia (painkillers) and anti-inflammatory drugs, including steroids, are used to suppress the symptoms, while disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) are often required to inhibit or halt the underlying immune process and prevent long-term damage. In recent times, the newer group of biologics has increased treatment options
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