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Arthritis is a term used to describe many conditions that affect the joints. This eMedTV article describes arthritis types (such as osteoarthritis and gout), symptoms (like redness and swelling in the joints), diagnosis, and treatment.
This section of the eMedTV library explores arthritis and acupuncture, explaining that while acupuncture is shown to be an effective treatment for knee osteoarthritis, it isn't known whether or not it is effective at treating other types of arthritis.
People with arthritis can have an active lifestyle and participate in numerous exercises. This eMedTV page offers some guidelines on arthritis and exercise (like the importance of talking with your doctor about any exercise plans you are considering).
Arthritis and osteoporosis are often assumed to be similar conditions, but they are vastly different. This eMedTV article explains the differences between arthritis and osteoporosis, including symptoms, treatment methods, and diagnostic strategies.
You may have heard claims about a product sold as an "arthritis cure." But as this eMedTV page explains, there are some considerations to take into account before trying any treatment that claims to cure arthritis (such as whether or not it is proven).
People with arthritis should eat a well-balanced diet and control their weight. However, this eMedTV page explains that while these steps are important, there is no "arthritis diet" that has been shown to slow the progression of, or cure, arthritis.
A few of the drugs that may be used to treat arthritis include aspirin, acetaminophen, and NSAIDs. This eMedTV page lists other arthritis medications and discusses how they can help to treat arthritis symptoms, as well as their potential side effects.
| Arthritis of the Hip |
This video describes what causes hip arthritis.
| Arthritis of the Knee |
This video explains what happens when your knee wears out.
| Arthritis of the Knee -- Treatments |
Several different treatments for knee arthritis are available, which this video clip describes.
Arthritis pain can come from inflammation of the ligaments, muscle strain, and fatigue, among other sources. This eMedTV page provides information about arthritis pain, including how it is measured and treated, as well as how many people it affects.
This eMedTV page explains that arthritis prevention involves knowing your arthritis risk factors, monitoring your health, and making lifestyle changes. This page lists arthritis risk factors (like genetics), as well as lifestyle changes you can make.
This eMedTV page provides an overview of risk factors for arthritis. Among the arthritis risk factors listed on this page are risk factors for osteoarthritis (like gender and getting older) and risk factors for gout (such as having kidney problems).
There are several symptoms that are shared by a number of different types of arthritis. This eMedTV segment lists some of these symptoms (such as warmth and redness in a joint) and explains how different forms of arthritis can have different effects.
Medication, surgery, and alternative therapies are a few types of arthritis treatment. This eMedTV Web page lists specific drugs used to treat arthritis (like NSAIDs and DMARDs) and describes situations in which other treatment options may be used.
Arthritis, Steroids, and Total Hip Replacement
You have a higher risk of complications with a total hip replacement if you take steroids or have arthritis. This eMedTV page discusses arthritis, steroids, and total hip replacement surgery, and how to prevent complications from occurring.
Arthritis, Steroids, and Total Knee Replacement
This eMedTV page discusses arthritis, steroids, and total knee replacement, as well as the importance of communicating with your doctors. If you take steroids or have arthritis, you are more likely to have complications with this surgery.
This eMedTV page explains the symptoms of arthritis, including joint swelling or difficulty moving a joint. This article also explores common types of arthritis and treatment options. Arthritus is a common misspelling of arthritis.
Scientists haven't yet found an "arthritis cure." This eMedTV page explains that before using any product advertised as a cure for arthritis, you should try to find out if it's a proven remedy. Arthritus cure is a common misspelling of arthritis cure.
| Arthroscopy for Loose Bodies |
This multimedia video explains how loose bodies are removed from the knee.
| Arthroscopy With Loose Body Removal Expected Results |
This video clip describes what to expect after knee arthroscopy with loose body removal.
| Arthroscopy With Meniscectomy |
This video segment describes what happens during a knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy.
Arthritis is a disease characterized by inflammation of the joints. This eMedTV page lists arthritis types (such as osteoarthritis and gout), symptoms (such as joint stiffness), and treatment options. Arthuritis is a common misspelling of arthritis.
Arthritis pain remedies include medications, lifestyle changes, and hot and cold therapy. This eMedTV page offers an overview of arthritis pain and its treatment options. Arthuritis pain remedies is a common misspelling of arthritis pain remedies.
People may use artichoke leaf extract because it supposedly lowers cholesterol and treats other conditions. This eMedTV Web page offers an overview of artichoke leaf extract, including information on its safety, benefits, effectiveness, and more.
Artichoke Leaf Extract and Breastfeeding
This portion of the eMedTV archives explains that it is not known if artichoke leaf extract passes through breast milk. This page also discusses what you should know if you are taking artichoke leaf extract and breastfeeding at the same time.
Artichoke Leaf Extract and Pregnancy
Women who are pregnant should probably avoid artichoke leaf extract. As this eMedTV Web page explains, clinical studies have not been done on artichoke leaf extract and pregnancy, so it is not known if this herbal remedy is safe for pregnant women.
This eMedTV page explains that although there are no established artichoke leaf extract dosing guidelines, some studies have used certain doses for treating various conditions. This page offers more information about artichoke leaf extract dosages.