Rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a form of arthritis that causes pain, swelling, stiffness and loss of function in your joints. It can affect any joint but is common in the wrist and fingers.More women than men get rheumatoid arthritis. It often starts in middle age and is most common in older people. You might have the disease for only a short time, or symptoms might come and go. The severe form can last a lifetime.Rheumatoid arthritis is different from osteoarthritis, the common arthritis that often comes with older age. RA can affect body parts besides joints, such as your eyes, mouth and lungs. RA is an autoimmune disease, which means the arthritis results from your immune system attacking your body's own tissues.No one knows what causes rheumatoid arthritis. Genes, environment, and hormones might contribute. Treatments include medicine, lifestyle changes, and surgery. These can slow or stop joint damage and reduce pain and swelling.NIH: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
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Expert Insights95 Likes66 Answers age- 26 yrs c/o- irregular menses with dysmenorrhea since 6 months cycle-28-40 days menses- 5 days blood- dark red, clotted, sometimes offensive Patient has desire of salty things and sweet things Dislikes sour things urine and stool normal thirst- increased, drinks a lot at a time Appeitite- normal thermals- Hot+++ she is restless, wants to be alone ambitious, fear of dark stress of his career , no family tension Suggest Rx doctors
Santhosh Sharma5 Likes42 AnswersA patient of 45 yrs male *Chief Complaints* complained of pain and stiffness in knee joints since 2-years aggravation on walking for long duration better by rest & warm application *Investigations* X-ray- knee- Osteoarthritic changes seen no other complaint generals -appetite, thirst, urine- normal stool- constipated with occasional diarrhea sleep- normal desire- sweet things aversion- n.s mentally patient is very talkative moves from one topic to another doesn't like company of too many people angry easily Suggest medicine
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The patient came to me with the complaint of severe itching and discharge from the eruptions on the left forearm. The patient had multiple scattered red eruptions on the left arm. *Chief Complaints* Oozing of transparent,watery fluid from some of the vesicles. No smell from the discharge. *History* It all started when the patient got wet in rain 5 days back . As the patient had recently got this tattoo on his arm ,it was advised to keep it dry but due to some circumstances the patient got wet .Since then the eruptions appear on the arm and he also got fever . He was advised for citrezene by a doctor but got no relief .Now the major problem with this patient is extensive itching and the appearance of the hand. *Vitals* Temp 99.2° F Pulse 74 R.R 14 B.P 124/82 *Physical Examination* No swelling of the hand No erythema Skin moist *Management* I gave him Rhus tox 30 bds And now i m waiting for the eruptions to fade away. Then i m planning to start with Hepar suplh to dry up. Dear Drs, Correct me if I'm wrong and please advice me regarding the selection of remedy and its dosage.
Manya Sharma8 Likes26 Answers 30 years/F Complaint of continuous weight gain since 9 months Diet- normal K/C/O- hypothyrodism, on Rx No Diabetes Menses- normal All generals are normal desires- sweet Dislikes- non-veg Mentally extrovert likes company, emotional Even simple questions led to profound irritability everytime sadness and crying. How can we help the patient Doctors?
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