Lupus
(Melissa Matheny)
Fibromyalgia
(Marianna Campbell)
Rheumatoid Arthritis
(Jamie Baker)
Osteoporosis
(Rachelle Butler)
Osteoarthritis
(Mallory Sullivan)
Summaries
of Rheumatic Diseases:
Lupus - Chronic disease which affects joints, muscles, and other parts of the body; involves inflamation and can be fatal
Fibromyalgia - Common condition associated with muscular pain, fatigue and mood changes; generally occurs at multiple sites throughout the body
Rheumatoid Arthritis - Chronic desease mainly characterized by inflamation of the lining of the joints; can lead to long term joint damage resulting in chronic pain, loss of function, and disability
Osteoporosis - Disease characterized by low bone mass and structural deterioration of bone tissue
Osteoarthritis - Most common form of arthritis; is characterized by the breakdown of joint cartilage and may affect any joint in the body
Gout - Systemic disease caused by the buildup of uric acid in the joints
Lyme Disease - Caused by bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi; transmitted to humans by the bite of infected black-legged ticks
Raynaud's Phenomenon - Results from poor circulation in the extremities when exposed to cold temperatures
Scleroderma - Rare progressive disease that leads to hardening and tightening of the skin and connective tissues.
Tendonitis - Inflammatory condition caused by pain at tendinous insertions into bones
Spondylitis - Arthritis that affects the spine or backbone; bones of the spine may fuse together resulting in a rigid spine; causes back pain and stiffness
Sjogren's Symdrome - Disease characterized by dryness of the eyes and mouth; associated with other types of arthritis such as lupus or rheumatoid arthritis
Infectious Arthritis - Infection of the fluid and tissues of a joint caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi
Bursitis - Inflamation of the bursa as a result of prolonged and excessive pressure
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Common source of hand numbness and pain; caused by increasing pressure on a nerve entering the hand through the carpal tunnel
Reactive Arthritis - Inflamation of joints caused by certain bacterial infections
Psoriatic Arthritis - Swelling and pain in the joints surrounding the spine
(Lupus)