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Arthritis: Contents

Arthritis: Introduction

Arthritis is a medical term meaning any type of joint inflammation but the word is commonly used to refer to age-related osteoarthritis, which is the most common type. However, there are other types of arthritis including rheumatoid arthritis (second-most common, affecting younger adults and juveniles), and various types of secondary arthritis that are caused by an underlying condition: reactive arthritis caused by an infection, psoriatic arthritis from psoriasis, gonococcal arthritis from gonorrhea, and others. Other possible conditions with arthritis-like symptoms include ankylosing spondylitis and gout.

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ABDOMINAL PAIN, CHRONIC RECURRENT

  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)

ABDOMINAL PAIN, ACUTE

  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)

BACK PAIN

  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)

BREAST PAIN

  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)

CHEST PAIN

  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)

EXTREMITY PAIN, LOWER EXTREMITY

  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)

EXTREMITY PAIN, UPPER EXTREMITY

  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)

EYE PAIN

  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)

FACE PAIN

  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)

FLANK PAIN

  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)

FOOT AND TOE PAIN

  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)

HEEL PAIN

  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)

HIP PAIN

  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)

JAW PAIN

  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)

KNEE PAIN

  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)

Abdominal Pain in Lower Quadrants

  • "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms" (2004)

Abdominal Pain in Upper Quadrants

  • "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms" (2004)

Abdominal Pain with Rebound Tenderness

  • "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms" (2004)

Breast Pain & Discharge

  • "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms" (2004)

Flank Pain/CVA Tenderness

  • "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms" (2004)

Neck Stiffness/Pain

  • "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms" (2004)

Pelvic Pain - Female

  • "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms" (2004)

Chest Pain

  • "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms" (2004)

Ear Pain

  • "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms" (2004)

Rectal Pain

  • "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms" (2004)

Testicular Pain

  • "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms" (2004)

Low Back Pain/Swelling

  • "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms" (2004)

Elbow Pain/Swelling

  • "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms" (2004)

Jaw Pain/Swelling

  • "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms" (2004)

Knee Pain/Swelling

  • "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms" (2004)

Arthritis – Single Joint

  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)

Arthritis – Multiple Joints

  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)

Otalgia (Ear Pain)

  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)

Abdominal Pain

  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)

Back Pain

  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)

Chest Pain

  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)

Hip Pain

  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)

Knee Pain

  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)

Scrotal Pain

  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)

Scrotal Swelling

  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)

FOOT, HEEL, AND TOE PAIN

  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)

ABDOMINAL PAIN, GENERALIZED

  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)

LOW BACK PAIN

  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)

ARM PAIN

  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)

BREAST PAIN

  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)

CHEST PAIN

  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)

ELBOW PAIN

  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)

EPIGASTRIC PAIN

  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)

EYE PAIN

  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)

FACIAL PAIN

  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)

FLANK PAIN

  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)

GROIN PAIN

  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)

HAND AND FINGER PAIN

  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)

HIP PAIN

  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)

LEFT LOWER QUADRANT PAIN

  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)

Breast pain [Mastalgia]

  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)

Abdominal pain

  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)

Arm pain

  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)

Back pain

  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)

Chest pain

  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)

Eye pain

  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)

Flank pain

  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)

Jaw pain

  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)

Leg pain

  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)

Neck pain

  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)

Rectal pain

  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)

Throat pain

  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)

Scrotal swelling

  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)

Monoarticular (Oligoarticular) Arthritis

  • "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999)

Polyarticular Arthritis

  • "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999)

Characteristic Location of Abdominal Pain Associated with Various Diseases*

  • "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999)

Abdominal Pain*

  • "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999)

Back Pain

  • "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999)

Chest Pain

  • "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999)

Pleuritic Pain*

  • "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999)

Shoulder Pain

  • "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999)

Osteoarthritis

  • "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)" (2005)

Septic arthritis

  • "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)" (2005)

Neurogenic arthropathy

  • "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)" (2005)

Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis

  • "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)" (2005)

Psoriatic arthritis

  • "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)" (2005)

Rheumatoid arthritis

  • "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)" (2005)

Complex regional pain syndrome

  • "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)" (2005)

Pain disorder

  • "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)" (2005)

Breast pain [Mastalgia]

  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)

Eye pain [Ophthalmalgia]

  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)

Abdominal pain

  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)

Arm pain

  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)

Back pain

  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)

Chest pain

  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)

Facial pain

  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)

Flank pain

  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)

Jaw pain

  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)

Leg Pain

  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)

Neck pain

  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)

Rectal pain

  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)

Throat pain

  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)

Scrotal swelling

  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)

Arthralgia

  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)

Chest Pain, Atypical

  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)

Chest Pain, Substernal

  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)

Low Back Pain

  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)

Abdominal Pain

  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)

Calf Pain

  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)

Chronic Pelvic Pain

  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)

Hip Pain

  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)

Knee Pain

  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)

Neck Pain

  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)

Pleuritic Pain

  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)

Shoulder Pain

  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)

Monarticular Joint Pain

  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)

Scrotal Pain

  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)

Acute Monoarticular Arthritis

  • "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)

Polyarticular Arthritis

  • "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)

Arthritis/Dermatitis

  • "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)

Chronic/Recurrent Abdominal Pain

  • "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)

Pleuritic Chest Pain

  • "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)

Acute Nonpleuritic Chest Pain

  • "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)

Ear Pain/Discharge

  • "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)

Facial / Dental / Temporomandibular Pain

  • "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)

Low Back Pain

  • "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)

Acute Abdominal Pain

  • "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)

Acute Knee Pain

  • "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)

Ankle/Foot Pain

  • "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)

Elbow Pain

  • "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)

Eye Pain

  • "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)

Flank Pain

  • "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)

Osteoarthritis

  • "Handbook of Diseases" (2003)

Septic arthritis

  • "Handbook of Diseases" (2003)

Neurogenic arthropathy

  • "Handbook of Diseases" (2003)

Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis

  • "Handbook of Diseases" (2003)

Psoriatic arthritis

  • "Handbook of Diseases" (2003)

Rheumatoid arthritis

  • "Handbook of Diseases" (2003)

Complex regional pain syndrome

  • "Handbook of Diseases" (2003)

Abdominal pain

  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)

Back pain

  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)

Chest pain

  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)

Eye pain

  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)

Flank pain

  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)

Jaw pain

  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)

Neck pain

  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)

Scrotal swelling

  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)

Abdominal pain

  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)

Arm pain

  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)

Back pain

  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)

Breast pain

  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)

Chest pain

  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)

Eye pain

  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)

Facial pain

  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)

Flank pain

  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)

Jaw pain

  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)

Leg pain

  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)

Neck pain

  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)

Rectal pain

  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)

Throat pain

  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)

Scrotal swelling

  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)

Abdominal Pain

  • "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006)

Back Pain

  • "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006)

Chest Pain

  • "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006)

Breast pain [Mastalgia]

  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)

Eye pain [Ophthalmalgia]

  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)

Abdominal pain

  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)

Arm pain

  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)

Back pain

  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)

Chest pain

  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)

Flank pain

  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)

Jaw pain

  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)

Leg pain

  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)

Neck pain

  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)

Rectal pain

  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)

Throat pain

  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)

Scrotal swelling

  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)

FOOT, HEEL, AND TOE PAIN

  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)

Abdominal Pain, Generalized

  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)

LOW BACK PAIN

  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)

ARM PAIN

  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)

Breast Pain

  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)

CHEST PAIN

  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)

ELBOW PAIN

  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)

Epigastric Pain

  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)

EYE PAIN

  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)

FACIAL PAIN

  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)

FLANK PAIN

  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)

GROIN PAIN

  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)

HAND AND FINGER PAIN

  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)

HIP PAIN

  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)

Left Lower Quadrant Pain

  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)

Back, Joint, and Extremity Pain

  • "Pediatric Complaints and Diagnostic Dilemmas" (2003)

Back, Joint, and Extremity Pain - Case 5-1: 2-Year-Old Boy

  • "Pediatric Complaints and Diagnostic Dilemmas" (2003)

Back, Joint, and Extremity Pain - Case 5-2: 2-Year-Old Boy

  • "Pediatric Complaints and Diagnostic Dilemmas" (2003)

Back, Joint, and Extremity Pain - Case 5-3: 14-Year-Old Boy

  • "Pediatric Complaints and Diagnostic Dilemmas" (2003)

Back, Joint, and Extremity Pain - Case 5-4: 16-Year-Old Girl

  • "Pediatric Complaints and Diagnostic Dilemmas" (2003)

Back, Joint, and Extremity Pain - Case 5-5: 13-Year-Old Boy

  • "Pediatric Complaints and Diagnostic Dilemmas" (2003)

Back, Joint, and Extremity Pain - Case 5-6: 9-Year-Old Boy

  • "Pediatric Complaints and Diagnostic Dilemmas" (2003)

Aggressively treat acute pain: for anyone in acute pain the management should include a basal medication in addition to a prn for breakthrough pain

  • "Avoiding Common Pediatric Errors" (2008)

Consider the diagnosis of Lyme disease (LD) in any patient with arthritis

  • "Avoiding Common Pediatric Errors" (2008)

Remember that joint or limb pain, particularly in the lower extremities, may be referred pain from another location

  • "Avoiding Common Pediatric Errors" (2008)

Septic Arthritis

  • "The 5-Minute Pediatric Consult" (2008)

Osteomyelitis and Septic Arthritis

  • "Pediatric Infectious Disease" (2004)

Book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

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Misdiagnosis and Arthritis

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Causes of Arthritis

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Clinical Trials for Arthritis

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Arthritis: Broader Related Topics

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Types of Arthritis

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Do I have Arthritis: NIAMS (Excerpt)

Arthritis is an illness that can cause pain and swelling in your joints. Over time, the joint can become severely damaged. Joints are places where two bones meet, such as your elbow or knee. Some kinds of arthritis can cause problems in other organs, such as your eyes, or in your chest. It can affect your skin, too. (Source: excerpt from Do I have Arthritis: NIAMS)

Questions and Answers About Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis: NIAMS (Excerpt)

Arthritis means "joint inflammation" and refers to a group of diseases that cause pain, swelling, stiffness, and loss of motion in the joints. "Arthritis" is often used as a more general term to refer to the more than 100 rheumatic diseases that may affect the joints but can also cause pain, swelling, and stiffness in other supporting structures of the body such as muscles, tendons, ligaments, and bones. Some rheumatic diseases can affect other parts of the body, including various internal organs. (Source: excerpt from Questions and Answers About Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis: NIAMS)

Definitions of Arthritis:

Pain in the joint. - (Source - Diseases Database)

Inflammation of a joint or joints - (Source - WordNet 2.1)

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