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Rheumatoid Arthritis: Swelling
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Lungs: Rheumatoid arthritis' effects on the lungs may take several forms. Fluid may collect around one or both lungs, or tissues may become stiff or overgrown. Any of these effects can have a negative effect on breathing.
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Some believe success in treating Rheumatoid Arthritis is much higher in Eastern medical systems like Ayurveda. Ayurveda believes rheumatoid arthritis is triggered by LGS(Leaky Gut Syndrome) where the lining of the stomach, small intestine, large intestine grows thinner and allows undigested proteins to cross the blood-mucosal barrier triggering an inflammatory reaction. According to Ayurveda, the only known way to reduce or cure RA is to increase the lining of the mucosal barrier.
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New data presented at EULAR 2007, the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology in Barcelona, Spain, sheds light on the role of environmental and genetic risk factors in the development of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Two new studies by a team in Sweden have identified smoking, a low formal level of education and certain metabolic indicators as important risk factors in the development of RA. [click link for full article] ...more
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This free CME activity is based on a dinner meeting titled "Optimizing Remission in Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Disease Management Case-based Approach" taped in Chicago, Illinois, on September 26, 2006. Persons in attendance at the dinner meeting are NOT eligible for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for completing this enduring material. The Discovery Institute of Medical Education (DIME) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. DIME designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.
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Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease. Your immune system, which usually fights infection, attacks the lining of your joints, causing them to become inflamed. Over time, your joints may become permanently damaged and stop working properly.
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In rheumatoid arthritis (RA), the synovial membrane becomes severely inflamed. Usually thin and delicate, the synovium becomes thick and stiff, with numerous infoldings on its surface. The membrane is invaded by white blood cells, which produce a variety of destructive chemicals. The cartilage along the articular surfaces of the bones may be attacked and destroyed, and the bone, articular capsule, and ligaments may begin to wear away (erode). These processes severely interfere with movement in the joint.
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