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Joint pain, particularly in the knees and shoulders as well as back pain constitute the large majority of patients who present to their doctor's office with a complaint of pain. Many of these patients proceed to have surgery, all too often with less than optimal outcomes. Many of these patients still have the same pain

Osteoarthritis, or degenerative joint disease, is a form of arthritis characterized by the breakdown of cartilage within joints. Cartilage serves to provide cushion at the ends of bones, and when the cushion is not sufficient, as in osteoarthritis, the bones rub together. As a result, osteoarthritis sufferers are constantly plagued by stiff, swollen, and inflamed joints (http://www.arthritis.org/answers/diseasecenter/oa.asp). It is a relatively common condition, with an estimated 20 million American sufferers, most of whom are elderly (http://webmd.lycos.com/content/article/1668.50297). Traditional treatments include Tylenol, aspirin, or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

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Osteoarthritis and gout are both a chronic disease. There is no cure, but symptoms can be treated. When taking an x-ray, it important to take a medical history from the patient. It can be helpful in treatment of the patient. X-rays can show damage and other changes related to osteoarthritis to confirm the diagnosis. Doctor or physician most probably looking for areas that are tender, painful or swollen as well as any signs of joint damage. The treatment of osteoarthritis and gout include maintaining a healthy weight, a physical activity daily, and taking a medications. There are techniques to improve flexibility, stiffness and pain by slowly and gently stretching of joints without hurting a patient. Chronic gout can be treated with over-the-counter drugs. There are several medications are available to reduce uric acid levels. Drinking plenty of water or other fluids helps to remove toxic substance such as uric acid from the system and reduce further

Gout is classified as the “buildup of uric acid crystals in the joints… [that occur as a result to] many [of the] foods we eat” (WebMD). These needle-like crystals are what contribute to the sudden pain and swelling of a gout attack. My father’s doctors reported that not only did he have gout, but that if he stayed

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Gout is a common form of arthritis that is caused by the formation of crystals of uric acid in a joint. An acute gout attack usually consists of the rapid onset of pain in the affected joint. Gout can affect the quality of life of the individual during an acute attack as well as the long-term effects it causes. Gouty arthritis is increasing in its popularity. The outlook for gout is good if diagnosed and treated within the early stages of the disease progression. Although it is non-life threatening, gout can cause severe pain, and it has been known to be linked to depression.

Children with arthritis are going to have to live their entire life with it, they need help to understand, live with and rise about arthritis. One should spread awareness of the illness and even go as far as to donate and volunteer because this is a widespread illness and people know far too little of it, they give moral support to the people who have it especially children and they research better treatments so that the pain and inflammation of arthritis many be minimised in hope that families that arthritis affects can get on with normal lives. Arthritis may not be life threatening however it causes pain. That pain stops adults from working and doing the things that they love. That pain stops children from having a quality child hood from being bullied to falling behind in school to feeling awful about themselves. That pain cause the elderly to not be able to enjoy the time they have left. That's why new treatments are needed, a cure needs to be researched and moral support needs to be given. So that the people with arthritis might have a small chance to live their life without pain and a constant nagging reminder that no matter how hard they try the pain will alway be there. This is why you should volunteer, donate and/or spread awareness about the arthritis foundation

It's important to file how long you have got had the anguish in your joints and whether or not or no longer you're experiencing new emotions. Doctors are really to understand if the affliction out of the blue erupted or slowly improved. The depth of the agony can be fundamental - is it extreme, severe, stupid, or slight? Reoccurring ache can also be of challenge, which is able to shed light on the severity of your joint problem. Is your ache consistent - does it come and go?

Gout is the most common form of inflammatory arthritis, resulting from the deposition of monosodium urate crystals in and around the joints as a results of chronic hyperuricemia. In the United States 3.9% of adults (8.3 million Individuals) suffer from gout. The gout flare up is a self limiting condition, that if left untreated or is not well managed may lead to chronic recurrent flare ups (Tophi), causing chronic disability and impairment of health related quality of life.

Drink plenty of fluids, (No alcohol or sweet sodas) , ice and elevate the joint , relax stress can aggravate gout call your doctor and make an appointment, and ask friends and family to help you with daily tasks. Gout may remit for long periods, followed by flares for days to weeks or can become chronic. The gold standard for diagnosing gout is aspiration and microscopic analysis for urate crystals in joint fluid or a tophus. Urate crystals are negatively birefringent under polarized light. Infection must be ruled out gouty patients are, generally either old men or men who have worn themselves out in youth as to have brought on a premature old age- of such dissolute habits. The victim goes to bed and sleeps in good health. About 2am in the morning he is awakening by a severe pain in his toe, heel, ankle or instep. The pain feels like a dislocation also parts feel as if cold water were poured over them. Then comes chills and shivers and a little fever. The night is passed in torture sleeplessness turning the part affected and perpetual change of posture the tossing body being as incessant as the pain of the tortured joint, and begins worse as the fit comes

Gout is a complex metabolic disease that presents itself in a form of arthritis that causes unexpected, severe attacks of pain. In addition, men are more likely to get gout, but women become increasingly susceptible to gout after menopause (Mayo Clinic Staff, n.d.). Generally, gout affects one joint at a time and causes tenderness, redness, warmth, and swelling of the joint. However, it can be in several joints. The big toe is most often affected, but gout can also affect other joints in the leg – such as the knee, ankle and foot – and less often, the hand, wrist, fingers and elbow ("Arthritis and Gout," n.d.). An attack of gout can occur suddenly, often waking you up in the middle of the night with the sensation that the big toe is on fire. In fact, the joint is so tender that the mere weight of the sheet upon the affected joint may seem intolerable. The prevalence of gout appears to be increasing. It is currently estimated to affect over 6 million Americans (Shiel, Jr., M.D., FACP, FACR, 2015).

Arthritis is defined as the inflammation in joints causing the them to become stiff, less flexible, and painful (Simmers). Millions of adults and half of all people over the age 65 are distressed by this ailment along with the other forms of arthritis: osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis occurs when an individual's cartilage begins to deteriorate allowing the bones to rub together. This is most often diagnosed in the excessively used hands, neck, and lower back, as well as the weight-bearing knees and hips. When diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, the body attacks the lining of a joint leading to inflammation in it. Rheumatoid arthritis does not just attack the joints, but it also attacks significant organs. (“Senior”) To reduce arthritis pain experienced by a person, increased physical activity and self-management education is suggested (“Arthritis”). Osteoporosis, a condition in which bones lose calcium and other minerals, accounts for bone embrittlement. According to Jeffrey Curtis and Monika Safford, “It has been estimated that ten million people in the United States alone have osteoporosis, with almost thirty-four million more having low bone mass. The elderly population accounts for most of the burden, with seventy percent of all fractures sustained by those aged at least 65 years.” (Curtis) These diseases create problems because seniors can easily fall and encounter trouble with fine finger movements leading to extra visits to the hospital. Older adults with arthritis tend to seek care from physical therapists to assist in mobility and flexibility of the joints to alleviate

Gout is a kind of athritis that most common in middle aged men, but is know to effect women usaully after menopause. Gout is caused when your body produces or intakes too much uric acid. High levels of uric acid do not cuase Gout immediately, it’s the crystalzation of the acid that causes the diesse. Gouts symptons are very similar to inflamatory arthritis, causing pain in joints around your body but primarly below the waist. In almost all cases of Gout the effected person feels pain at the base of their big toe. The symptons are described as recurrent attacks of athritis cuasing red, hot, tender and swollen joints. Pain is quick to appear typically taking less than 12 hours to reach its peak, and

According to Rosdahl (2010), "The body produces substances called purines during metabolism. If the body is unable to metabolize these substances, uric acid accumulates in the bloodstream and forms crystal deposits in the joints" (p.1236). This arthritic condition called gout is a condition of hyperuricemia wherein these uric acid accumulates and form hard crystals deposited in your joints. It can harm your joints, tendons, and other tissues. It can cause an attack of sudden blistering joint pain, stiffness, and joint swelling. It often affects the joints of the big toe, instep, ankle or knee but it may appear in any joint.