Genetic Testing In RHEUMATOLOGY
Enhance diagnosis accuracy. Promote treatment safety
Psoriatic arthritis can potentially lead to permanent deformity and disability.
When a joint pain or joint tenderness exhibits, it might be solely mistaken for arthritis –a common condition that causes pain and inflammation in the joints. In fact, if swollen or tender joints are present with scaly skin patches, psoriatic arthritis might be indicated.
SLE (systemic lupus erythematosus) – an autoimmune disease that attacks any tissue or organ in the body
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease, characterized by the production of unusual antibodies that can attack<br /><br /> patient’s own tissues and organs.
Chronic Back Pain Might Suggest Ankylosing Spondylitis
Back pain with different severity degrees can be caused by a wide range of medical conditions. Acute back pain can be treated effectively if accurate diagnosis can be timely made. However, if back pain progresses to chronic and severe pain without adequate response to given treatments, it might strongly indicate arthritic disease, called ankylosing spondylitis. Ankylosing spondylitis is defined as an inflammatory disease that, over time, can cause some of the small bones in the spine (vertebrae) to fuse. This fusing makes the spine less flexible, resulting in stiffness and chronic back pain that can largely interfere with quality of life. If warning signs and symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis arise, medical attention and treatment must be sought immediately.
Foods to Help Relieve Arthritis
Arthritis is a common disease. The suitable diet for people with this condition is recommended to include...
Gout VS. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA). What is the difference?
Gout and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are common bone and joint diseases mostly found in Thai population and worldwide. Since both types of orthopedic problems affect the joints and causing pain and inflammation, gout and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can be generally confused with each another. Knowing the differences of these diseases helps to get accurate diagnosis and receive appropriate treatments in time.
Joint Pain: Leading Cause of 4 Most Common Diseases
Most people overlook aches and pains in their joints: knuckles, toes, ankles, knee and hip joints. They often believe that it is due to aging or injuries from work. The most common remedy is taking pain reliever, and avoiding any activity that may cause such pain. But this is just a temporary relief. As time passes, the pain will become chronic and more severe which may lead to other more serious conditions.
Spondyloarthropathy: Arthritis of The Spine & Nearby Joints
Chronic arthritis is a category of diseases that can cause disability, and among the different types of arthritis there is one that afflicts many young adults. It is a type of arthritis that usually strikes the bones in the spine and nearby joints. This is known medically as “spondyloarthropathy.”
Understanding Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disorder characterized by significant proliferation of the joint lining. This lining will spread and eventually destroy the bones and joints.