Question

Whole Body, Muscles/Joints and skeletal system

In a well-organized, 1 – 2 page paper (225 – 450 words), chose one of the pathological conditions from this week's reading and discuss the following areas.

• Identify your pathological condition and explain what it is.

• Discuss some of the causes, signs, and symptoms associated with the chosen condition.

• Discuss ways the condition can be diagnosed and the treatment options.

• What are some lessons learned or what did you take away from completing this research?

Please proofread your work. Points will be deducted for incorrect grammar and spelling. The paper should be written in APA format.

Joints are no different than bones and muscles when it comes to being susceptible to pathological conditions. Some of these conditions are adhesive capsulitis, arthritis, ganglion, gout, Lyme disease, and osteoarthritis. All of these conditions have treatment options, but first, a medical professional may have to use one or many diagnostic techniques to determine the next step. These techniques include, but are not limited to, arthrocentesis (needle puncture; fluid removal), arthrography (X-ray using contrast), and rheumatoid factor (blood test).

Answer 1

Answer;

1)* Arthritis

Arthirits is defined as inflammation of one or more joints, leading to pain and stiffness that can worsen with age. Arthritis affects the joints, The tissue that sorrounds the joint and tissues connected with joints.

2)* causes of arthirits ;

- unknown

- infection

- immune system disfunction

- injury

- genetic

- unusual metabolism.

* Signs and symptoms of arthritis

- swelling : arthritis cause an abnormal enlargement of a part of the body.

- pain : the feeling of constant pain in the main part of the body.

- stiffness : stiffness in the muscle upon walking up or sitting at one place for long. The patient may feel stiffness in finger, wrist, elbow, knees , ankles, shoulder or in any other joint.

- fever, chills, fatique, loss of appetite and headache are some other common symptoms of arthirits.

3)* Diagnosis of arthritis

- ultrasound

- MRI

- Blood culture

- X ray

- tear test

- thyroid function test

- Uric acid test

* Treatment

Arthritis can be treated by medication

- Medication

- Joint replace surgery

- Physical therapies

- joint assistive aids

- weight loss

4)  prevention

Following methods are used inorder to prevent arthritis

- stay active.

- Diet rich in calcium

- adequate rest

- Control weigh gain

- plenty of water intake

- Yoga and other light exercise.