logging in or signing up Common Signs and Symptoms of Arthritis megavistahealth Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 423 Category: Science & Tech.. License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: July 21, 2009 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... By: rbya (31 month(s) ago) nice presentation. Saving..... Post Reply Close Saving..... Edit Comment Close Premium member Presentation Transcript Slide 1: http://www.megavista-health.com/articles/health-conditions/common-signs-and-symptoms-of-arthritis Slide 2: Rheumatoid arthritis Osteoarthritis – degenerative joint disease, associated with aging Primary identifiable cause is wear and tear on the joints – naturally occurs with aging Slide 3: Autoimmune disorder Causes inflammation and damage to joints Commonly appears in middle age More common in women Can affect children and young adults Slide 4: Inflammation of the skin and joints Psoriasis is a common skin disorder Inflammation can also affect the joints, causing psoriatic arthritis 10% of patients with psoriasis will develop psoriatic arthritis Can also cause inflammation in eyes, heart, kidneys, or lungs Slide 5: Chronic pain in affected area Pain and stiffness in joints, especially those with previous injury Pain and stiffness more noticeable after immobility, such as overnight Swelling Slide 6: Hip, knee, wrist pain Pain, stiffness, swelling in finger joints Warm sensation in affected area Presence of symptoms in same areas on both right and left sides of the body Slide 7: Limited ability to move the joint General feeling of fatigue throughout the entire body Fever Slide 8: Joint deformity Patient’s mobility can be significantly affected Necessary use of mobility aids Persistent symptoms should not be ignored Early diagnosis and treatment key to slowing progression Slide 9: Physical therapy Other natural and homeopathic remedies Improve symptoms and slow progression Herbal and mineral formulations can improve elasticity of ligaments and lubricate the joint Slide 10: Antler arthritis is a term used to describe treatments using velvet of deer antlers Deer have ability to regenerate antlers Same properties may have healing properties for humans Slide 11: Visit your practitioner at your first concern Proper diagnosis is the first step to an effective treatment plan http://www.megavista-health.com/articles/health-conditions/common-signs-and-symptoms-of-arthritis Slide 12: Megavista Health is a website dedicated to positive, holistic health and nutrition Learn more about the various types of arthritis and other health conditions by visiting our website http://www.megavista-health.com You do not have the permission to view this presentation. In order to view it, please contact the author of the presentation.
Common Signs and Symptoms of Arthritis megavistahealth Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 423 Category: Science & Tech.. License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: July 21, 2009 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... By: rbya (31 month(s) ago) nice presentation. Saving..... Post Reply Close Saving..... Edit Comment Close Premium member Presentation Transcript Slide 1: http://www.megavista-health.com/articles/health-conditions/common-signs-and-symptoms-of-arthritis Slide 2: Rheumatoid arthritis Osteoarthritis – degenerative joint disease, associated with aging Primary identifiable cause is wear and tear on the joints – naturally occurs with aging Slide 3: Autoimmune disorder Causes inflammation and damage to joints Commonly appears in middle age More common in women Can affect children and young adults Slide 4: Inflammation of the skin and joints Psoriasis is a common skin disorder Inflammation can also affect the joints, causing psoriatic arthritis 10% of patients with psoriasis will develop psoriatic arthritis Can also cause inflammation in eyes, heart, kidneys, or lungs Slide 5: Chronic pain in affected area Pain and stiffness in joints, especially those with previous injury Pain and stiffness more noticeable after immobility, such as overnight Swelling Slide 6: Hip, knee, wrist pain Pain, stiffness, swelling in finger joints Warm sensation in affected area Presence of symptoms in same areas on both right and left sides of the body Slide 7: Limited ability to move the joint General feeling of fatigue throughout the entire body Fever Slide 8: Joint deformity Patient’s mobility can be significantly affected Necessary use of mobility aids Persistent symptoms should not be ignored Early diagnosis and treatment key to slowing progression Slide 9: Physical therapy Other natural and homeopathic remedies Improve symptoms and slow progression Herbal and mineral formulations can improve elasticity of ligaments and lubricate the joint Slide 10: Antler arthritis is a term used to describe treatments using velvet of deer antlers Deer have ability to regenerate antlers Same properties may have healing properties for humans Slide 11: Visit your practitioner at your first concern Proper diagnosis is the first step to an effective treatment plan http://www.megavista-health.com/articles/health-conditions/common-signs-and-symptoms-of-arthritis Slide 12: Megavista Health is a website dedicated to positive, holistic health and nutrition Learn more about the various types of arthritis and other health conditions by visiting our website http://www.megavista-health.com