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Entries for July, 2010

Reactive Arthritis

Also known as Reiter’s Syndrome, reactive arthritis is the result of an infection in another body part. This is an inflammatory condition where the prime feature is the inflammation of the joints. However inflammation can also occur in different body parts including the eyes, skin, the genitals, the bladder, and the mucus membranes. Generally, a [...]

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Septic Arthritis

Among the different arthritis, one that poses a maximum threat to younger children and elders due to their lower immunity power is Septic arthritis. This disease is capable of damaging the bone cartilage and creates septic shock which may prove fatal. So you should not take this one lightly. Also called as bacterial or infectious [...]

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Psoriatic Arthritis

Psoriatic arthritis, also known as arthropatic psoriasis, is a form of inflammatory arthritis. It is a complex condition which causes pain and swelling in the joints. 20% of the people who are suffering from psoriasis (a chronic skin condition) suffer from this disease. Generally the patients suffering from psoriasis have the type of tissue HLA-B27. [...]

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