Arthritis is an inflammation of the body’s joints, which causes pain, deformity and difficulty in movement. Arthritis symptoms can appear in anyone, but they are more common in people over 40 and who are overweight. Arthritis, or osteoarthritis, can be caused by autoimmune changes, infection or natural wear and tear on the joints, and it […]
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The diet for arthritis and osteoarthritis should include foods that have anti-inflammatory properties, such as fish, nuts and foods rich in vitamin C and fiber. Likewise, you should avoid consuming processed foods rich in fats and sugars, such as cookies or ice cream, as they promote general inflammation in the body, including joints. Furthermore, it […]
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TENS is a physiotherapy method that uses electrical impulses to exert analgesic action on the nervous system, helping to treat chronic and/or acute pain, such as low back pain, sciatica or tendonitis, for example. This type of treatment, also known as “transcutaneous electrical neurostimulation”, works by stimulating sensory nerves, allowing the activation of natural pain […]
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Juvenile arthritis is a rheumatological disease that causes inflammation of one or more joints, resulting in symptoms such as pain, swelling and redness in the joints, and can also affect other organs such as the skin, heart, lungs, eyes and kidneys. The cause of this type of arthritis is not yet fully known, but it […]
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Leflunomide is an antirheumatic and selective immunosuppressant indicated for the treatment of active rheumatoid arthritis in adults, and may also be indicated in the case of psoriatic arthritis, which is arthritis that appears in people who have psoriasis. This medicine has antiproliferative properties and works by reducing inflammation in the joints and reducing the progression […]
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Reiter’s syndrome is an inflammatory disease that causes inflammation of the joints and tendons, mainly in the knees, ankles and feet, occurring in response to a bacterial infection in another part of the body. In addition to the joints, Reiter’s syndrome, also called reactive arthritis, can also affect the eyes, the genitourinary system and, in […]
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Septic arthritis is an infection of a joint caused by bacteria that can appear after surgery, due to an injury near or far from the joint, or as a result of an infection elsewhere in the body, such as a urinary tract infection or a wound. present in the skin. The most affected areas in […]
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Psoriatic arthritis is a type of arthritis that can occur in people who have psoriasis, a disease that causes red, scaly patches on the skin. The main symptoms of psoriatic arthritis include swelling of the joints, deformation of the joints and difficulty in moving them, as well as blemishes on the skin. Psoriatic arthritis can […]
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Arthritis symptoms develop slowly and are related to joint inflammation, and can therefore appear in any joint and impair movement, such as walking or moving your hands, for example. Although there are several types of arthritis, the symptoms are similar, despite having different causes, the main ones being pain and swelling in the joint, stiff […]
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A rheumatologist is a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of inflammatory, autoimmune, degenerative or genetic diseases that, in addition to affecting bones, ligaments, muscles or tendons, can also affect organs such as the heart, eyes, skin and lungs. Therefore, the rheumatologist is the doctor recommended to diagnose and treat diseases, such as […]
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