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No There are over a hundred form of arthritis and while they mainly reputed to have an effect on the joints of the body there are forms of arthritis that can have harmful effects on many other parts of the body including the skin, heart, blood vessels, lungs, eyes, brain, etc this is usually more prevalent in inflammatory forms of Arthritis which are autoimmune diseases. Gouty arthritis. is a disease that is the result of too much uric acid in the blood leading to deposits of acid crystals being deposited in joints the kidney and some other parts of the body
No, Arthritis is an inflammatory joint condition and often occurs in a few joints through out the body. A joint is an area of the body where two different bones meet. It functions to move the body parts connected by its bones. When that area becomes inflamed or swells, it becomes painful. The causes of arthritis depend on the form of arthritis. There are over 100 known forms. Causes include injury (leading to osteoarthritis), metabolic abnormalities (such as gout and pseudogout), hereditary factors, infections, and unclear reasons (such as rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus). The areas most commonly affected include the hands, shoulders, elbows, knees, hips and back.
Inflammatory Arthritis or Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), only affects certain joints in the body, in other words, whatever it feels like, but only several at a time, the most common joints would be the small joints of the hands, feet, and cervical spine.
RA can affect any joint in the body.
I have RA and have taken an awareness course.
The joints in the chest can become inflamed, and the pain is identical to having a heart attack.
Ra is a depressive illness, affecting more females than males.
The exact cause is unknown, but is thought to be something to do with a previous trauma.
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Do I need a blood test to see if it is arthritis?
That's only part of the diagnosis, as you will need to see a Rheumatologist..
Is arthritis infectious or noninfectious?
Hello, I see you are asking "What is arthritis infectious?" Infectious arthritis is an infection in the joint. The infection comes from a bacterial, viral, or fungal infection that spreads from another part of the body. Symptoms of infectious arthritis include: Intense pain in the joint. Joint redness and swelling. For more information, you can visit this URL - orthopedicshealth. com/condition/arthritis%2C-infectious/c/2294
Can you die from Rheumatoid vasculitis?
No not directly. however as part of the disease rheumatoid arthritis a person with this condition can expect a shorter life as a result of the side effects of treatments and the effect of the disease on the body's organs
How do you get arthritis in your head?
the inflammation that is a part of Rheumatoid arthritis can have a degenerative effect on the blood vessels of the brain leading to serious consequences,
What medicine cures arthritis?
It seems that there is no cure for Rheumatoid arthritis. But you can use rheumatoid arthritis diet to keep the rheumatoid Arthritis symptoms under control.
How does arthritis affect cartilage?
Cartilage being worn away is a major part of the symptoms of arthritis in the joints, However it is not the cause of arthritis. A lack of cartilage is a part of arthritis.
How arthritis happen?
Arthritis can happen by wearing out the joints. Such as popping your fingers, toes, and any other body part causing pain in that certain area.
Can RA cause LUPUS?
RA is rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks and destroys the joints. Lupus is an autoimmune disease that can affect virtually any part of the body. Lupus does not destroy joints, but it does cause pain and inflammation.Rheumatoid arthritis does not cause lupus, but it is common to have more than one autoimmune disease in overlap.
Can Electric shocks affect every body part?
Every part of the body is vulnerable
Does meat affect the body part they came from?
Quite significantly as that body part is no longer there.
What part of the body does lice affect?
the head
Which part of the body does leucoma affect?
eyes
What part of the body does anophthalmia affect?
Eye
What part of the body does atelectasis affect?
Lung
How is the lifestyle with arthritis?
As arthritis comes in many forms, it all depends on what part or parts of the body are effected. however with the use of modern drugs ans and technology's people with arthritis can usually look forward to a relatively normal lifestyle.
Which part of your body does the disease-RICKETS affect?
Bones
Which part of the body does the disease glossitis affect?
Tongue
