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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A type of medication that blocks an enzyme in the wall of the stomach to reduce the production of stomach acids. PPIs are used to prevent and treat problems such as ulcers or gastroesophageal reflux ...

Raynaud’s disease

Health care; Arthritis

A condition in which the blood vessels in the fingers and toes spasm in response to stress or cold temperatures, resulting in pain, tingling and numbness. It can occur on its own or in conjunction ...

Psoriasis

Health care; Arthritis

A skin disease characterised by thickened, inflamed patches of skin covered by silver-gray scales. Between 10 percent and 30 percent of people with psoriasis develop an associated arthritis referred ...

Protein A immunoadsorption therapy (Prosorba)

Health care; Arthritis

A treatment for rheumatoid arthritis that involves filtering the blood plasma through a special column to remove antibodies associated with RA.

Psoriatic arthritis

Health care; Arthritis

Joint inflammation that is associated with psoriasis. Psoriatic arthritis is a potentially destructive and deforming form of arthritis that affects approximately 10 percent of persons with psoriasis.

Glucosamine

Health care; Arthritis

A form of amino sugar that is believed to play a role in cartilage formation and repair. Sold as a dietary supplement, glucosamine is extracted from crab, lobster or shrimp shells. It is widely ...

Fibromyalgia

Health care; Arthritis

A disease characterised by chronic pain, stiffness, and tenderness of muscles, tendons, and joints, without detectable inflammation. Fibromyalgia does not cause body damage or deformity. However, ...