Arthritis

Question 1

what is arthritis

Answer 1

inflamation of the joints

Question 2

Symptoms of arthritis

Answer 2

Arthralgia (pain in joints), edema, inflammation, immobility, muscle atrophy (muscle wastage), Erythema (redness around the joints)

Question 3

What increases arthritis exacerbation

Answer 3

Pain expression: can the patient express pain?
Diagnosis: How long does the patient wait?
Sleep
Medication side effects
psychological issues: anger, stress, mood, perception of self

Question 4

What is used to diagnose arthritis?

Answer 4

physical examination of joints, Blood tests (ESR level) to check inflammation level, family history, X-ray.

Question 5

Causes of arthritis?

Answer 5

Obesity, Auto-immune disease, Injury, Infection (when infection travels to the joint)

Question 6

List the types of arthritis

Answer 6

Gout- Too much uric acid in body forming chrystals
Rheumatoid- Auto-immune
Osteoarthritis- Joint wear and tare
spondyloarthritis- Back, arm and legs
Jouvinille arthritis- children
Psoriasis- Body attacking healthy tissues

Question 7

Treatments for arthritis

Answer 7

Physio, Surgery, Medications: Methytrexate etc.

Question 8

psychological factors for rhumatoid arthritis

Answer 8

Sleep Disturbance

Reduced ability to express pain effectively

The medications used to treat mental health conditions

Question 9

Social causes of osteoarthritis

Answer 9

Obesity caused by diet, smoking (reduced lung function leading to decreased activity) & alcohol excess etc

Poor health literacy