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Dermatomyositis

Dermatomyositis

Dermatomyositis is a rare muscle disorder which typically begins in childhood and causes muscle weakness and skin changes.

28 Sep 2004

Rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition which make hand, feet and other joints painful and stiff. It usually begins at 30-50 years of age.

27 Sep 2004

Granulomatosis with polyangiitis

Granulomatosis with polyangiitis

Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (formerly known as Wegener's granulomatosis) is a type of vasculitis (inflammation of blood vessels).

22 Sep 2004

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome refers to compression of the median nerve. Carpal tunnel syptoms include pain, numbness and hand weakness. Treaments include surgery.

21 Sep 2004

Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)

Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)

Frozen shoulder or adhesive capsulitis causes pain and restricted motion in the shoulder joint. It typically lasts 3-8 months.

21 Sep 2004

Gout (crystal deposition disorders)

Gout (crystal deposition disorders)

Gout or crystal deposition disorder is a type of arthritis which occurs due to deposits of crystals around the joints. It is more common in…

19 Sep 2004

Pseudogout (calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease, CPDD)

Pseudogout (calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease, CPDD)

Pseudogout refers to calcium pyrophosphate crystal deposits in the joints. It may produce symptoms similar to osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis.

19 Sep 2004

Ankylosing spondylitis

Ankylosing spondylitis

Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting the spine and sacroiliac (pelvic) joints. It causes pain or stiffness of the back.

18 Sep 2004

Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS)

Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS)

Antiphospholipid syndrome is the formation of antiphospholipid antibodies and blood clots in blood vessels. It is associated with recurrent miscarriage.

27 Feb 2004