Causes
Types
Symptoms
Prevention
Diagnosis / Treatment
100
Leading cause of disability in the US.
What is Arthritis?
100
Bone Arthritis for which cause is known
What is Primary Osteoarthritis?
100
Creaking bones
What is a symptom of Osteoarthritis?
100
Eating a healthy diet and staying physically active.
What is a way of preventing all types of arthritis?
100
Synovial Fluid Analysis
What is one way of diagnosing Gout Arthritis?
200
Abnormal response of body's immune system
What is Rheumatoid Arthritis?
200
Is more common in men than women.
Gout Arthritis...
200
Red inflamed joints
What is a characteristic symptom of Rheumatoid Arthritis?
200
Staying in a normal weight range
What is preventive method for osteoarthritis (secondary)?
200
Avoiding use of certain blood pressure medications and other medicines containing high amounts of Nitrogen
What is one way of reducing chances of a Gout attack?
300
Lubricating agent between bones
What is Cartilage?
300
It is symmetrical
What is a unique characteristic of Rheumatoid Arthritis?
300
Tender, red/purple big toe
What is a characteristic symptom of Gout Arthritis?
300
Eating fruits, vegetables, beans and high fiber.
What eases pains/symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis?
300
Injecting artificial joint fluid
What is one way of easing pains of osteoarthritis?
400
Hyperuricemia
What is the term used for high blood uric acid levels?
400
Mostly related to aging.
What is Osteoarthritis?
400
Extended bone formation at joints
What is Bone Spur?
400
Reducing intake of high purine foods.
What is one way of reducing chances of Gout attack?
400
Consume high carotene containing foods
What is one way of reducing inflammation at joints (Rheumatoid Arthritis)?
500
C-reactive protein
What is the substance in the blood that promotes inflammation?
500
Has known cause, such as previous joint surgery
What is Secondary Osteoarthritis?
500
Crepitation
What is the term used for creaking of bones in Osteoarthritis?
500
Practice strengthening exercise
What is one way of supporting joints OR What is one way of preventing Osteoarthritis?
500
Intake of glucosamine and chondriotin
What is one way of easing pains of osteoarthritis?
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