Treatment of early rheumatoid arthritis has to be started very early, when the diagnosis is made, preferentially before 6 months of symptoms. Combination therapy with conventional disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) with low-dose, oral glucocorticoids in the induction phase from the start...
There is no cure for RA, but it can be treated. Research shows that the best way to slow the joint damage caused by RA is early diagnosis and appropriate treatment What Are the Symptoms of RA? The symptoms of RA can vary from person to person and from day to day. Symptoms can includ...
Myasthenia gravis symptoms are different for every person. Symptoms tend to flare up then die down. You can also go into remission and have no symptoms. Doctors don't know in advance if and how this might happen. That can make it hard to know if your treatment is working. Your doctor c...
What are the symptoms of a Shigella infection? Symptoms of a shigella infection include watery or loose stools. The incubation period is 12-96 hours after exposure. Symptoms usually start one to two days after infection and can last up to seven days. In some cases, the symptoms can be more...
On a scale from 0-10, you assess your RA activity at 1 or 0. This score is based on a standard questionnaire about your symptoms and physical function with RA. RA remission can also be measured with a test called the Simplified Disease Activity Index (SDAI), which combines how many of...
Care guide for Rheumatoid Arthritis. Includes: possible causes, signs and symptoms, standard treatment options and means of care and support.
Even though my own grandfather had the disease, I remember being stunned as I learned first hand what RA is like. There are good reasons why RA is so baffling. Most RA symptoms are not visibly obvious—at least early on. Not only can it vary a great deal in its severity, but its ...
What Are the Symptoms of MASH? Many people don’t have any. But sometimes, MASH can make you tired. Pressure or a mild ache may settle into the upper right part of your belly. If you have serious liver damage, you may start to bleed or bruise easily. You may feel weak. And your ...
What are the symptoms of high blood pressure? Even if your blood pressure is high, you may not have any symptoms. It is often called the “silent killer.” The first symptom of untreated high blood pressure may be a heart attack, stroke, or kidney damage. If you have blood pressure rea...
Early supplementation of prebiotic oligosaccharides protects formula-fed infants against infections during the first 6 months of life. J. Nutr. 137, 2420–2424 (2007). Article CAS PubMed Google Scholar Cummings, J., Christie, S. & Cole, T. A study of fructo oligosaccharides in the ...