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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
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