ObjectivesFatigue is a cardinal symptom in Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients. The Rheumatoid Arthritis Disease Activity Index comprising five questions (RADAI-5) (1) is a patient centred disease activity measu
fatigue which some describe as overwhelming.1 As it is not yet clear how fatigue can best be measured in RA, this study by Cella and colleagues compares a scale for measuring cancer fatigue (FACIT) with a generic fatigue scale (SF-36 vitality subscale) and an RA-specific fatigue scale (...
Briefly describe gouty arthritis. Give a brief account of the following disorder: Muscular dystrophy Explain autoimmune disorders. Define muscle fatigue. Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disorder that produces antibodies that attack the acetylcholine receptor on the motor endplate. What symptoms would yo...
To assess electromyographic parameters of neuromuscular fatigue in knee extensors and their association with clinical, functional and emotional features in
It's important to note that no medical specialty recognizes adrenal fatigue as a medical condition. Adrenal Fatigue Symptoms The most common symptom of adrenal fatigue is feeling tired, but there are other symptoms, like: Craving sugar and salt ...
The Role of the Microbiota and Potential for Dietary Intervention in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Dysbiosis of the Gut Microbiota Dysbiosisof thegut microbiotahas been implicated inIBD, such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerativecolitis, leading tochronic inflammationand mucosal damage in genetically predis...
Loss of joint function Often, only a few of these symptoms are present. Inflammation may also be associated with general "flu-like" symptoms including: Fever Chills Fatigue/loss of energy Headaches Loss of appetite Muscle stiffness What Causes Inflammation and What Are Its Effects? Inflammation occ...
Fatigue Cracking, pitting, or white spots on the nails Separation of the nail from the nail bed What causes psoriatic arthritis? Psoriatic arthritis is an autoimmune condition. The immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells in the joints and causes overproduction of skin cells. Although the ex...
If the clot is large enough, it can cause a heart attack. There are usually no signs or symptoms in the early stages of coronary heart disease. As it progresses, you may experience chest pain or discomfort called angina which is the most common symptom. Some people mistake it for heart...
Initially, lupus that affects the joints can mimic rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis can also cause fatigue. The skin rash of lupus, however, is not seen in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. There are also specific lab tests that can help in distinguishing the diseases. ...