Arthritis

Arthritis

Inflammation of bone joints, usually accompanied by pain, swelling, and sometimes change in structure. There are over 100 types of arthritis.

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Bursitis

Health care; Arthritis

Inflammation of a bursa caused by overuse of the joint or deformity due to arthritis. Bursitis makes movement painful because the inflammation puts pressure on the affected joint.

Cachexia

Health care; Arthritis

The loss of appetite, muscle mass and weight resulting from chronic disease. Cachexia is associated with rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis

Bursa

Health care; Arthritis

A small sac filled with fluid located between a tendon and a bone (in a joint). The bursae (plural for bursa) reduce friction and provide lubrication.

Bouchard’s nodes

Health care; Arthritis

Knobby growths of bone that may appear on the middle knuckles of people with osteoarthritis.

Capsaicin

Health care; Arthritis

A pain-blocking substance derived from cayenne pepper that is the active ingredient in some analgesic rubs.

Omega-3 fatty acids

Health care; Arthritis

A form of polyunsaturated fat. Polyunsaturated fats are one of four basic types of fat (the others are cholesterol, saturated fat, and monounsaturated fat) that the body derives from food. While ...

A physician who diagnoses, treats, manages the rehabilitation process and provides prevention protocols for patients who suffer from injury or disease in any of the components of the musculoskeletal ...