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Causes of Psoriatic arthritis
Psoriatic arthritis is caused by a misdirected immune response in which the body’s inflammatory system becomes active in the joints, tendons, and related tissues. It does not arise from a single defect. Instead, it…
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Symptoms of Psoriatic arthritis
Psoriatic arthritis causes a characteristic mix of joint pain, stiffness, swelling, tendon-related pain, and skin or nail changes. These symptoms arise because the immune system drives inflammation in the joints, at tendon and ligament…
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What is Psoriatic arthritis
Psoriatic arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease in which the immune system mistakenly drives inflammation in joints, entheses, and related connective tissues, often in a person who also has psoriasis. It belongs to the…
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FAQ about Preterm premature rupture of membranes
This FAQ explains preterm premature rupture of membranes, often shortened to PPROM. It covers what the condition is, why it happens, how it is diagnosed, and how it is managed. It also answers common…
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FAQ about Rotator cuff tear
A rotator cuff tear is a common shoulder problem that can affect people of many ages, especially those who do repeated overhead activity or have age-related tendon wear. This FAQ explains what a rotator…
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Prevention of Rotator cuff tear
Rotator cuff tear cannot usually be prevented with complete certainty, because the condition develops from a mix of tissue aging, mechanical loading, and individual anatomy. In many people, the tendon changes that precede tearing…
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Treatment for Rotator cuff tear
What treatments are used for rotator cuff tear? Management typically includes pain control, structured rehabilitation, activity modification, corticosteroid injections in selected cases, and surgical repair or reconstruction for tears that are large, persistent, or…