Tendinitis
What is it?
Tendinitis is swelling and pain in a joint. It is a common condition, usually caused by repeated injuries to a tendon, which is the part of the joint that connects muscles to bones.
Showing posts with label Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases. Show all posts
Saturday, April 21, 2018
Juvenile Arthritis
What is it?
Juvenile arthritis is the term used to describe arthritis in children. Children can get arthritis just like adults. Arthritis is caused by inflammation of the joints. A joint is where two or more bones are joined together. Arthritis causes
- Pain.
- Swelling.
- Stiffness.
- Loss of motion.
The most common type of arthritis in children is called juvenile idiopathic arthritis (idiopathic means “from unknown causes”). There are several other forms of arthritis affecting children.
Juvenile arthritis is a rheumatic disease, or one that causes loss of function due to an inflamed supporting structure or structures of the body. Some rheumatic diseases also can involve internal organs.
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (Lupus)
What is it?
Systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus) happens when the body’s defense system attacks healthy cells and tissues, instead of viruses and bacteria. This can damage many parts of the body such as the:
- Joints.
- Skin.
- Kidneys.
- Heart.
- Lungs.
- Blood vessels.
- Brain.
You can’t catch lupus from another person. If you have lupus you will have periods of illness (flares) and wellness.
Joint Replacement Surgery
What is it?
Joint replacement surgery removes damaged or diseased parts of a joint and replaces them with new, man-made parts.
Replacing a joint can reduce pain and help you move and feel better. Hips and knees are replaced most often. Other joints that can be replaced include the shoulders, fingers, ankles, and elbows.
Sjögren’s Syndrome
What is it?
Sjögren’s syndrome is a disease that affects the glands that make moisture. It most often causes dryness in the mouth and eyes. It can also lead to dryness in other places that need moisture, such as the nose, throat, and skin.
Sjögren’s syndrome is also a rheumatic disease, which affect:
- Joints.
- Tendons.
- Ligaments.
- Bones.
- Muscles.
The signs and symptoms of rheumatic diseases can include:
- Redness or heat.
- Swelling.
- Pain.
- Loss of function.
Primary Versus Secondary Sjögren’s Syndrome
Doctors have two categories for Sjögren’s syndrome:
- Primary form: Occurs in if you do not have other rheumatic diseases.
- Secondary form: Occurs if you already have another rheumatic disease, such as rheumatoid arthritis or systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, or polymyositis.
