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PowerPoint Presentation: Rheumatoid arthritis Osteoarthritis – degenerative joint disease, associated with aging Primary identifiable cause is wear and tear on the joints – naturally occurs with aging
PowerPoint Presentation: Autoimmune disorder Causes inflammation and damage to joints Commonly appears in middle age More common in women Can affect children and young adults
PowerPoint Presentation: 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
PowerPoint Presentation: 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
PowerPoint Presentation: 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
PowerPoint Presentation: Limited ability to move the joint General feeling of fatigue throughout the entire body Fever
PowerPoint Presentation: 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
PowerPoint Presentation: 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
PowerPoint Presentation: 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
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