Rheumatoid arthritis is a painful condition that can affect your daily activities, especially if you leave it untreated. This disease cannot be cured, and treatments focus on reducing the severity of its symptoms and slowing down its progress. Besides, skipping out on regular exercise like stretching can make your joints stiff and tight. This makes […]
Palindromic rheumatism is a rare type of inflammatory arthritis that causes swelling, inflammation, and pain of the affected joint. What differentiates it from other forms of arthritis is that it causes periodic flare-ups, and hence does not leave lasting damages to the joints. It is categorized under rheumatology diseases because it is caused due to […]
There may be much more to learn regarding vaccines for COVID-19. Anyhow, the FDA has approved the use of two of those products, so immunizations have started in the US. So, there may be questions in RA patients’ minds regarding whether those are safe vaccines for them. We will talk about that and more in […]
Arthritis is one of the most common rheumatology diseases, and its two major symptoms are inflammation and pain. They are managed using anti-inflammatory drugs and painkillers. Reducing the inflammation is extremely important as it causes joint damage. Apart from medications, dietary changes are also recommended for people suffering from this condition because some foods have […]
You consult a rheumatologist when you suspect having rheumatology diseases like arthritis. Rheumatology diseases are conditions where the immune system attacks healthy cells and tissues and damages them. Besides, the success of treatment and the progress of these diseases can be significantly slowed down or stopped with early diagnosis. In most cases, you see a […]
Of the several rheumatology diseases that to this day plague modern-day humanity, rheumatoid arthritis holds a unique place- one for it being a body-wide condition. However, even with it pulling life to a screeching halt, this is an ailment that affects small joints, especially the joints in the hands. The swelling and inflammation of the […]
We all experience musculoskeletal pains from time to time due to various reasons, and this is quite common. But if they become severe and persist for more than a few days, you must see the physician. This is especially true for pain in the muscles, joints, neck, and spine. Normally you consult an orthopaedist, but […]