Question 1

can i have ovarian cysts? i have sharp pain in my pelvic area, they can last up to 20 minutes. they hurt the worse when i get upset..i tried taking ibprophen 200mg and taking hot baths and nothing is working...can you help?

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You : You should be seen by your doctor and have an ultrasound.  An ultrasound is the best way typically to determine if a woman has ovarian cysts.  Also if there is any chance you could be pregnant then please take a test.  If you have worse pain, think you are pregnant, or have vomiting or fever then you should be seen as an emergency.

Question 2

what is  osteo arthritis?

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Osteoarthritis (OA): Is a "wear and tear" arthritis, degeneration of one or more joints. It can have many causes such as  an injury, biomechanical abnormalities and more which cause progressive joint damage over time.   Treatment is largely symptomatic at first, but it is also wise to look into the underlying cause to help treat it effectively.

Question 3

how do you diagnose arthritis rheumatic and osteo?

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Xam immaging, labs: These 2 entities have very different causes and footprints.

Ra = lab test 4 r usually positive, multipal joints involved sed rates high 50-60, immaging=destructive of joint from outter edge inward. Osteoporosis.

Osteo films show spurs, joint narrowing. Labs wnl, sed rate may b up a little. No osteoporosis, but sclerosis, more dense bone

best i can do in 400 or less.

Question 4

what are good exercise for someone with osteo-arthritis?

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Your own program: Work with a physical therapist. Ask your doctor for a referral to a physical therapist. The physical therapist can work with you to create an individualized exercise regimen that will strengthen the muscles around your joint, increase the range of motion in your joint and reduce your pain.

Question 5

does first grade arthritis ever go away ? osteo atrhithis .. ( beginning?

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: There are many types of arthritis. Osteoarthritis is from the wear and tear of bone surfaces within joints. This wear and tear does not physically get better most times but the pain, function, and movement of a joint can improve. This improvement can occur with physical therapy, proper diet, and exercises

Question 6

hi i was diagnosed with osteo arthritis about a year ago. i am only 20. how does it happen/form?

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A variety of means: It can occur as a result of trauma, family history, as well as obesity.

Question 7

what is arthritis?

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Inflammation: Arthritis is inflammation of a joint or multiple joints. The most common type of arthritis is osteoarthritis which is age related. There are other types of arthritis usually due to an autoimmune disorder like lupus or an infection like lyme disease.

Question 8

i have psoriactic arthritis ?

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Psoriatic arthritis: The diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis depends upon both clinical and radiological findings. An inflammatory arthritis in a patient with psoriasis makes the diagnosis likely. However, not all patients with psoriasis and an inflammatory arthritis have psoriatic arthritis. Your internist or rheumatologist can properly diagnose you.

Question 9

what are the signs of arthritis?

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Pain, swelling, redn: Pain, swelling, redness, warmth and loss of movement of joints.

Question 10

how is crippling arthritis treated?

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See details: I assume you mean rheumatoid arthritis even though there are numerous types of arthritis that can cause joint damage. The basic treatment is to use meds that can place the disease in remission and help to prevent progression or damage. One usually starts with Methotrexate and then if necessary add a biologic agent such as enbrel, humira, remicade, (infliximab) etc.

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