Osteoarthritis

There is a subtype called “juvenile” rheumatoid arthritis that occurs in children and adolescents up to age 16. The diagnosis is made from the patient’s clinic and is corroborated with x-ray images and specific blood tests to find the genetic variation.

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There is no prevention or cure for rheumatoid arthritis. Treatments to manage it are quite effective and slow the progression. Hydroxychloroquine is one of the most widely used medications. It is an antimalarial that has anti-inflammatory and immunological properties. This treatment should be strictly followed by your doctor as it has cardiovascular side effects.

DO NOT USE HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE WITHOUT MEDICAL SUPERVISION.

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are used for pain crises along with topical creams that can help inflammation. I do not recommend my patients use NSAIDs on a prolonged basis because of their gastric repercussions. I prefer to recommend natural therapies, such as rosemary, honey, ginger, and turmeric. Whether as an infusion or in capsules as a dietary supplement, these products are powerful anti-inflammatories.

Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis, also known as arthrosis, is a progressive degenerative disease that occurs due to the wearing away of the bony and cartilaginous structures of the joints. Despite its similarity to arthritis, it does not share its genetic etiology or extra-articular manifestations. Osteoarthritis is limited to the joints, especially those that support weight, such as the knees and ankles. The main cause is age, but osteoarthritis is also seen in high-performance athletes who overload the joints and in dancers, the latter presenting it in the

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