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Either as a result of trauma such as broken bones or joints. Or you have a genetic predisposition to one of the many forms of the disease. the cause of these is not as yet known.
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Name two risk factors for arthritis?
Two risk factors for arthritis are obesity and age.
Am I at risk for rheumatoid arthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis is not a hereditary condition. While it is not passed down parents, certain genes that make you more susceptible to rheumatoid arthritis are.
Is septic arthritis a nosocomial infection?
No, arthritis is not an infection. However people that have Rheumatoid arthritis for example are at a far greater risk of cotracting an infection in a hospital environment then others.
Is arthritis permanent?
Yes, psoriatic Arthritis is a permanent disease and an estimated 600,000 Americans have this disease. Psoriatric arthritis must be treated or people are at risk of permanent joint damage.
How does popping your bones affect your body?
If you do it to much you maybe at risk for arthritis.
Is psoriatic arthritis permanent?
Yes, psoriatic arthritis is a permanent disease and an estimated 600,000 Americans have this disease. Psoriatric arthritis must be treated or people are at risk of permanent joint damage.
Can arthritis cause vitiligo?
No but Hyperthyroidism has some symptoms that can be confused wit arthritis. For more info on this go to the associated link (Hypothyroidism Risk/Symptoms Checklist) below.
Could you give me some advice on running with arthritis?
Running isn't bad for you and doesn't often cause arthritis. Stronger ligaments means stronger joints and actually gives you less of a risk. This is most likely why he hasn't gotten arthritis.
Does arthritis medicine cause cancer?
No the drugs used in controlling RA do not increase the risk of developing cancer.
Why is women are more at risk for rheumatoid arthritis compared to men?
That is not known because the cause of RA is unknown.
If you have rhumetoid arthritis are you at risk for type 1 diabetes?
New research shows that people with diabetes are nearly twice as likely to have arthritis, indicating a diabetes arthritis connection. both are Autoimmune diseases and life style changes that need to be made for both of them also have a lot in common.
Can a special diet reduce or prevent arthritis?
It depends on the form of arthritis. Osteoarthritis, or the general wear and tear arthritis, can be exacerbated by exceedingly high levels of Vitamin C (way above the normal nutrition level). If rheumatoid arthritis is the concern, a diet high in fruits and vegetables (and Vitamin C) can lower the risk factors by up to 3 times.
