Pain in the left shoulder can arise from several causes, being common due to inflammation of the tendons or bursa in the shoulder region, as in the case of tendonitis or bursitis, but it can also arise due to the clamping of the nerves in the neck region, or health conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis […]
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An occupational therapist is a health professional who specializes in the prevention or treatment of physical, mental, emotional or developmental illnesses that limit a person’s ability to carry out daily activities. The occupational therapy professional uses techniques or equipment that help the person learn new ways of doing daily activities, develop new skills and rehabilitate […]
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Azathioprine is an immunosuppressant indicated for the treatment of autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis or Crohn’s disease, or to prevent rejection after liver, kidney or heart transplants, for example. This medicine works by reducing the action of the immune system, preventing healthy cells in the body or the transplanted organ from being […]
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Knee pain when bending can be caused by patellar tendinitis, osteoarthritis, Baker’s cyst or trauma such as falls or blows, which can result in injuries to the knee joint or ligaments, for example. Depending on its cause, pain when bending the knee can be quite intense and interfere with daily activities, in addition to being […]
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Phenylbutazone is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug indicated for the treatment of ankylosing spondylitis, acute attacks of gout or extra-articular rheumatism, as it inhibits inflammatory substances in the body, having an anti-rheumatic, analgesic and antipyretic effect. This medicine should only be used under the advice of a rheumatologist, as it can cause serious side effects, such […]
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Adalimumab is an injectable medicine indicated for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis or Crohn’s disease, as it works by reducing inflammation by blocking a specific protein, TNF-alpha, which is present in high levels in inflammatory diseases. This medicine can be found in the form of an injectable pen, pre-filled syringe or vial containing […]
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Sulfasalazine is an anti-inflammatory and antirheumatic agent indicated for the treatment of chronic inflammatory bowel diseases, such as ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease, as well as rheumatological diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis, for example. This medicine can be found in the form of 500 mg coated tablets, and works by reducing the […]
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Autoimmune diseases are those characterized by the immune system’s response against the body itself, in which healthy cells are destroyed by the immune system. The main autoimmune diseases are lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, hemolytic anemia and Crohn’s disease, for example, which must be identified and treated according to the doctor’s advice. The diagnosis of autoimmune diseases […]
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Pain in the left arm can arise from a variety of causes, being common due to inflammation of the tendons or bursa in the shoulder, elbow or wrist region, as in the case of tendinitis or bursitis, but it can also arise due to compression of local nerves. Furthermore, pain in the left arm may […]
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Baricitinib is a medicine indicated for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, atopic dermatitis, alopecia areata or COVID-19, as it works by reducing the immune system’s response, reducing inflammation in the body. This medicine can be offered free of charge by the SUS, as long as it has a medical indication, and is found in the […]
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