With arthritis of the big toe, also called hallux rigidus, your toe’s range of motion decreases over time, and standing or walking may be difficult or uncomfortable. Arthritis of the big toe is one of the most common types of arthritis that affects the foot. Over time, some people devel...
Psoriatic arthritis commonly affects the joints of the spine, including the SI joints. In fact, medical studies report the prevalence of sacroiliitis in patients with psoriatic arthritis to be between 34% and 78%.5Patients with psoriasis and chronic lower back pain should consider having a sacroi...
You likely know that arthritis is a broad term that refers to inflammation of the joints. However, it may surprise you to learn that it encompasses more than100 different conditionsthat affect the joints themselves and the bones and tissues around them. While the many types of arthritis often ...
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is one of many causes of deformed joints. If you have RA, joint deformities are a sign that your disease isn’t under control; however, there are RA medications that may prevent, slow, or stop the damage. There are also many ways to ease pain and improve joint...
types of arthritis, ranging from symptoms that are only mildly painful to completely incapacitating.Osteoarthritis(OA), rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and psoriatic arthritis (PA) are the most common forms of adult arthritis. (x) At the onset, you may have arthritis pain that limits a single joint...
Phototherapy that uses UV light Oral corticosteroids Coal tar products Nail Psoriasis Up to half of those with psoriasis have nail changes. Nail psoriasis is even more common in people who have psoriatic arthritis, which affects your joints. ...
Rheumatoid arthritisis a chronic disease causing inflammation, swelling, and pain in joints, such as the small joints of the hands, elbows, shoulders, wrists, fingers, knees, feet, or ankles. The symptoms of rheumatoidarthritistypically occur in a symmetric pattern, meaning that both sides of th...
These sites are the face, neck, backs of the hands, and the tops of the forearms. What causes wrinkles? Environmental and lifestyle factors may promote wrinkling in some people. The main factors that promote wrinkling include the following: Smoking Degree of natural skin pigmentation (more is...
Rheumatoid arthritis. Less common than OA, rheumatoid arthritis (RA) still affects about 1.3 million American adults. Here’s what you should know: RA is an autoimmune disease in which the body’s immune system attacks the lining of the joint capsule, the membrane that surrounds the joint5. ...
common form of arthritis and occurs when the cartilage that cushions the ends of the bones breaks down. This causes the bones to rub together resulting in pain, inflammation and stiffness. Staying active, maintaining a healthy weight, and certain treatments can slow the progression of ...