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The Top 5 Most Common Signs And Symptoms Of Early Onset Arthritis
Arthritis is a painful condition that involve inflammation and swelling of your joints (a joint is the place where two of your bones meet). There are many types of arthritis (in fact, there
are over one hundred). The major types include Rheumatoid, Osteoarthritis, Psoriatic, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Lupus, and Gout. ("Recognizing Early Arthritis Symptoms") Each of these types of arthritis has symptoms that are specific to the condition, but all forms of arthritis have some common symptoms. This article summarizes the top five most common signs and symptoms of early onset arthritis. It is not intended to constitute or replace medical advice.
Joint Pain. Your joints become painful and, depending on the type of arthritis you have, the pain may become worse after certain activities. The area of your body affected the most will depend on the type of arthritis you have. For example, Gout usually affects your feet, ankles, hands, wrists and knees. ("Gout") For some types of arthritis, the pain is described as more of a burning sensation than a sharp pain.
Joint Stiffness. Joint stiffness occurring after a period of inactivity is one of the earliest signs of arthritis. Stiffness is usually felt first thing in the morning, with the stiffness decreasing throughout the day as your movements increase. ("5 Things You Need to Know About Arthritis Pain") This can also contribute to another symptom of arthritis, a limited range of motion (listed below.) The length of time that the stiffness lasts varies with the type of arthritis as well. For some types of arthritis the stiffness lasts about thirty minutes while for other types it can last for over an hour. Tenderness of Joints. If your joints are painful to the touch, you should consider this a sign you may have early onset arthritis. Again, the specific site of the pain will depend on the type of arthritis. For example, Osteoarthritis typically produces pain in the knee, the spine, and the hands. ("Arthritis - Facts and Helpful Tips") The tenderness may come and go, or may be constant.Limited Range of Motion. If you find that you have a limited range of motion for one or more of your joints, you may have early onset arthritis. This might include trouble doing every day activities, or maybe just when performing certain tasks or exercises. You should take note of whether this involves the flexion (bending) or extension (stretching) of a joint, or both. ("What is Limited Range of Motion") This could be important to your diagnosis.
Redness and Warmth. Redness, swelling and warmth around your joints is another sign, caused by the inflammation from your arthritis. This is a classic symptom of Rheumatoid Arthritis, especially if the affected joints involve your hands or feet, but it can be a sign of other forms as well. Redness and warmth can also be a sign of infection, so please do not ignore this symptom.Other symptoms of arthritis include fever, fatigue, rashes, and weight loss, among others. The symptoms vary with the type of arthritis, and are numerous due to the fact that over 100 types of arthritis exist. Symptoms will present differently in different patients for the same condition, so speaking with your doctor regarding your symptoms is imperative. You should not ignore any of these signs, as the earlier you get treatment for your condition, the better the quality of your life will be. If you do not seek treatment for your arthritis, your joints will continue to suffer damage and this could lead to becoming disabled! ("Don't Ignore These Arthritis Signs") By Sally Ann Murphy - Sally is an attorney who enjoys good wine, excellent food, bird watching and learning about gardening in her adopted home of Houston, Texas. She has a special interest in cultivating roses, and is the author...
Liver Function Tests- Viral Hepatitis.?
I'm in my early 20s, female, healthy weight. I have been seeing a rheumatologist for some form of autoimmune arthritis that they're not willing to make a diagnosis of yet. I have Sjogren's, Lupus and Psoriatic Arthritis symptoms.
Anyway, about 3 months ago my liver function tests (ALT, AST and Albumin) started going a little off any were monitoring it every 6 weeks. It kept creeping up and up, but they just said they would keep monitoring it.
Then about 3 weeks ago I started feeling really sick, vomiting, extreme nausea, fatigue, stomach pains. I didn't eat for about 5 days and had very little water. I ended up in hospital twice and they gave me fluids and then sent me home. I went to see my GP and she reordered liver tests and Ferritin tests. Both were high. My ALT and AST were high, albumin normal. My Ferritin was about 390, anything under 150 is normal.
My GP has continued to order these tests, at first it was every 3 days, now once a week. She rung last night to say that my tests are pretty much the same, one liver test has gone down a bit and the other has gone up. However I'm now feeling a lot better, I still have pain in my liver and it hurts when I have a big meal, but apart from that I feel pretty normal.
She wants to rested in 2 weeks and is doing an ultrasound. She thinks I have a viral hepatitis. But I have been vaccinated against Hep A and Hep B.
If this was a viral hepatitis why did I go 2 and a half months with crazy liver tests and no symptoms? Why are my tests not coming down? Is it possible my immune system is attack my liver? Is it unlikely to be viral hepatitis because I've been vaccinated against those two strains?
Thanks.
Thanks MD, I'm on Plaquenil and Meloxicam. I was told to come off it when they were trying to work out what was going on. But my joints flared up, so I was allowed back on Meloxicam after 4 days and Plaquenil after a week. My GP has spoken to two rheumatologists about this and they've said it's fine to be on these meds.
I know a little about Still's Disease, but I don't have the rashes (I get urticaria though) or the high temperatures.
I've had glandular fever/mononucleosis before. When I have the blood tests done is just says there's been a recent infection and further testing doesn't add to the current picture.
Thank you so much.
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