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Avascular necrosis (AVN) of the hip may be caused by a fracture, joint dislocation, excessive alcohol intake, long-term steroid use or secondary to certain medical conditions. Avascular necrosis (osteonecrosis) is the death of bone tissue due to a lack of blood supply.  Avascular necrosis (AVN) of the hip, also called femoral head avascular necrosis, is …

Psoriatic arthritis is not life-threatening, but it can reduce a patient’s life expectancy by three years. Here is how to properly manage the disease. Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a chronic (long-standing), inflammatory disease, affecting up to one percent of the adult population. About 40 percent of patients with psoriasis are also affected by this type of arthritis. Though there is …

Pain management for ankylosing spondylitis requires identifying the triggers that aggravate your symptoms. Here are those possible causes of AS. Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) occurs when the body’s immune system attacks its own joints for reasons that are not yet well understood. Joints between the bones in the spine and/or between the spine and pelvis are usually the first targets of …

7 Types of Food and Alcohol To Avoid with RA While researchers have yet to find a specific diet for rheumatoid arthritis, evidence suggests that certain foods can trigger your RA symptoms and make them worse. Here are the foods to cut from your diet if you have rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a type of chronic inflammatory arthritis …

Ankylosing spondylitis is a type of arthritis that affects the spine and large joints. The best diet for ankylosing spondylitis includes the Mediterranean diet or a diet rich in lean protein, vegetables and fruit that eliminates refined flour, sugar, alcohol and processed foods. The anti-inflammatory and low starch, gluten and sugar free diet is proving to be useful for quite …

With arthritis, the constant pain and stiffness often lead the body to be in a state of stress or "inflammation." Foods that cause joint pain include heavily processed foods, red meat, foods high in sugar, fried foods, alcohol and foods rich in MSG, refined carbohydrates, gluten and purines. For people who suffer from arthritis, the constant pain and stiffness often …

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is an autoimmune disease that has no specific cause. While genetic factors are believed to be involved, particularly in people with a gene called HLA-B27, some people with the gene never develop the condition. While the exact trigger of ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is unknown, the disorder is believed to have a genetic link. Research indicates that individuals …

Understanding the five types of psoriatic arthritis can help you identify the first signs and symptoms, which can then lead to a proper diagnosis and treatment from your doctor. Psoriatic arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disorder that is most commonly associated with the skin condition, psoriasis; however, it is possible to have psoriatic arthritis without psoriasis. Depending on the type …

Psoriatic arthritis is a painful joint condition associated with psoriasis that is diagnosed through imaging and blood tests when accompanying symptoms are present. Psoriatic arthritis is a painful joint condition most commonly found in patients suffering from psoriasis. Delay in treatment may result in permanent deformity of the affected joints. Hence, early diagnosis and treatment are necessary. Medical history and …

What is Triesence, and how does it work? Generic drug: triamcinolone acetonide Brand name: Triesence Triesence (triamcinolone acetonide) Injectable Suspension is a steroid injection used to treat inflammation of the joints or tendons to treat arthritis, bursitis, or epicondylitis (tennis elbow). Triesence is usually given in these conditions only as a short-term treatment of a severe or aggravated episode. Triesence …