What are the stages of ankylosing spondylitis?
There are three ankylosing spondylitis stages — early, progressive, and late. As the condition progresses, people tend to experience more pain and stiffness. Getting treatment earlier can help reduce complications.
Children get arthritis too, with life-changing effects—but exercise can help
Physical activity is essential for kids with juvenile idiopathic arthritis, but sometimes there's worry it might make their symptoms worse. This condition can cause joint pain, stiffness, and weak muscles, which might stop children from being active. Yet even with these challenges, exercise is beneficial for children with JIA.
New discovery could lead to better treatment for severe psoriatic arthritis
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have discovered a link between a rare and severe form of psoriatic arthritis and an enzyme that produces oxygen radicals. The study, published in the journal EMBO Molecular Medicine, reveals new ways to slow down or stop the disease progression.
Managing Knuckle Pain: Relief and Recovery Based on Cause
A knuckle is a finger joint. Like other joints, it can experience injury or be affected by a health problem. Arthritis is the most common cause of knuckle pain. For some people, knuckle pain is one of the earliest signs of arthritis.
Rheumatoid Arthritis: From Beginning Symptoms to Treatment
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is one of the most common autoimmune arthritis types.
