The following features are indicative of Erosive (osteo)arthritis:
hand joint pain
hand joint swelling
redness around the hand joint
hand joint warmth
limited function of the hand joints
morning hand joint stiffness
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Common Causes of Erosive (osteo)arthritis
The following are the most common causes of Erosive (osteo)arthritis:
hormonal imbalance
chronic renal diseases
metabolic disorders
endocrine diseases
microcrystal-induced diseases
autoimmune diseases
Risk Factors for Erosive (osteo)arthritis
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Erosive (osteo)arthritis:
female gender
older age
recreational activities
family history of arthritis
obesity
hereditary aspect
previous joint injury
occupational activities
Prevention of Erosive (osteo)arthritis
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Erosive (osteo)arthritis. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
maintain healthy body weight
do exercise regularly
use heat and cold pad
Occurrence of Erosive (osteo)arthritis
Common Gender
Erosive (osteo)arthritis can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Erosive (osteo)arthritis
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Erosive (osteo)arthritis:
X-ray: To view bone spurs around a joint
MRI (Magnetic resonance imaging): To provide the detailed pictures of bone and soft tissues
Blood tests: To measure levels of Antinuclear Antibody (ANA), Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR), C-Reactive Protein (CRP), and rheumatoid factor (RF) in the blood
Ultrasound: To diagnose soft tissue inflammation around the joint
Complications of Erosive (osteo)arthritis if untreated
Yes, Erosive (osteo)arthritis causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Erosive (osteo)arthritis is left untreated:
deformed hand
dysfunctional hand
Medicines for Erosive (osteo)arthritis
Below is the list of medicines used for Erosive (osteo)arthritis: