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Bookmark or Share- Rheumatoid arthritis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo ClinicPeople with rheumatoid arthritis often have an elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR, also known as sed rate) or C-reactive protein (CRP) level, which may indicate the presence of an inflammatory process in the body. Other common blood tests look for rheumatoid factor and anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide (anti-CCP) antibodies.
- Knee Arthritis - Mayo Clinic Orthopedics & Sports MedicineKnee Arthritis Overview Treatment. Knee osteoarthritis is a common condition that occurs when the protective cartilage in the knee wears down, while bone around the joint grows or loses its normal smooth contours. Knee osteoarthritis symptoms may develop slowly or come on relatively quickly. Common symptoms include:
- Arthritis pain: Do's and don'ts - Mayo ClinicArthritis is a leading cause of pain and disability worldwide. You can find plenty of advice about easing the pain of arthritis and other conditions with exercise, medication and stress reduction.
- Osteoarthritis - Symptoms & causes - Mayo ClinicOsteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting millions of people worldwide. It occurs when the protective cartilage that cushions the ends of the bones wears down over time. Although osteoarthritis can damage any joint, the disorder most commonly affects joints in your hands, knees, hips and spine.
- Artritis - Síntomas y causas - Mayo ClinicCausas. Los dos tipos principales de artritis, la artrosis y la artritis reumatoide, provocan diferentes daños en las articulaciones. Artrosis. El tipo más común de artritis, la artrosis, consiste en el daño por desgaste del cartílago de la articulación (la capa dura y resbaladiza en los extremos de los huesos donde se forman las articulaciones).
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