Inflammatory arthritis

Ankylosing spondylitis, arthritis inflammation effects increase with physically demanding work

Ankylosing spondylitis, a type of inflammatory arthritis, could be intensified by physically demanding work due to an increase in inflammation, according to research presented at the American College of Rheumatology. Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is an inflammatory arthritis that comes with joint stiffness, pain, and new bone formation. It can lead to partial or even complete ...click here to read more

Chlamydia’s role in Reiter’s syndrome (reactive arthritis), other causes and treatment

Reiter’s syndrome – reactive arthritis – is an inflammatory arthritis that affects joints, eyes, urethra, and the skin. The swelling in reactive arthritis is commonly caused by an infection in another part of the body, most commonly the genitals, urinary tract or intestines. Reiter’s syndrome is actually a specific form of reactive arthritis that primarily ...click here to read more

New improved classification system for gout developed by experts

Gout is a common inflammatory arthritis, and researchers have now developed a new form of classification system which will standardize the classifications of gout. The new classification system comes from researchers at Boston University Medical Center and from global institutions. Gout is the formation of crystals in joint fluid and tissue. Many new drugs and ...click here to read more