Overview of Rheu Dis and Approach to Locomotor System Pain Flashcards
What does “rheuma” mean?
A substance that flows.
What are the main patterns of rheumatic diseases?
Inflammatory and non-inflammatory.
What percentage of diagnosis comes from patient history in rheumatological diseases?
0.8
Which type of joint pain increases with rest?
Inflammatory pain.
Which type of joint pain increases with movement?
Non-inflammatory pain.
What is monoarthritis?
Synovitis of a single joint.
Name two common causes of acute monoarthritis.
Septic arthritis, crystal arthritis.
What is polyarthritis?
Inflammation in 4 or more joints.
What is a common cause of chronic monoarthritis?
Chronic infections (e.g., tuberculosis, brucella).
What is the main symptom that directs patients to a doctor?
Pain.
What is a key characteristic of inflammatory joint pain in the morning?
It decreases with movement over time.
Which disease is associated with a butterfly-shaped rash on the face?
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
What percentage of psoriasis patients may develop psoriatic arthritis?
0.25
What should be questioned in cases of frequent diarrhea?
Enteropathic arthritis.
What condition is characterized by pallor
bruising
What condition is associated with dry eyes and dry mouth?
Sjögren’s syndrome.
What type of arthritis may occur after urogenital or enterogenic infections?
Reactive arthritis.
What is a common cause of foot pain in young people?
Plantar fasciitis.
What disease should be considered in cases of periodic abdominal pain in Turkey?
Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF).
What is aphtha?
Ulceration of the oral mucosa.
