The following features are indicative of Inflammatory disorder:
muscle weakness
fatigue
difficulty swallowing
breathing
muscle pain
weight loss
wheezing
coughing
chest tightness
shortness of breath
painful joints
swollen joints
difficulty moving joints
stiffness in affected joints
fever
red hands
hard bumps just under the skin near the joints
loss of appetite
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Common Causes of Inflammatory disorder
The following are the most common causes of Inflammatory disorder:
autoimmune disorders
exposure to tobacco smoke
exposure to dust mites
outdoor air pollution
cockroach allergen
breathing in too much smoke from burning wood or grass
Risk Factors for Inflammatory disorder
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Inflammatory disorder:
older aged person
being female
occurs in children
having a parent or sibling with asthma
having atopic dermatitis
being overweight
being a smoker
exposure to secondhand smoke
exposure to fumes
exposure to chemicals used in farming
exposure to chemicals used in hairdressing
family history
environmental exposures such as asbestos or silica
Prevention of Inflammatory disorder
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Inflammatory disorder. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
get vaccinated for influenza
get vaccinated for pneumonia
avoid outdoor allergens
avoid irritants
monitor breathing regularly
Occurrence of Inflammatory disorder
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Inflammatory disorder cases seen each year worldwide:
Very common > 10 Million cases
Common Age Group
Inflammatory disorder can occur at any age.
Common Gender
Inflammatory disorder can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Inflammatory disorder
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Inflammatory disorder:
Spirometry: To measure the forced expiratory volume in 1 second
Physical exam: To evaluate joints for swelling, redness and warmth
Blood test: To detect the presence of rheumatoid factor and anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibodies
X-ray: To record the progression of rheumatoid arthritis in joints over time
Complications of Inflammatory disorder if untreated
Yes, Inflammatory disorder causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Inflammatory disorder is left untreated:
can be fatal
decreased ability to take part in physical activities
lack of sleep due to nighttime symptoms
permanent changes in the function of the lungs
persistent cough
osteoporosis
rheumatoid nodules
Sjogren's syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome
heart problems
lung disease
lymphoma
Procedures for Treatment of Inflammatory disorder
The following procedures are used to treat Inflammatory disorder:
Allergy shots: Reduces the immune system reaction to specific allergens
Bronchial thermoplasty: Reduces the smooth muscle inside the airways by heating up insides of the airways
Surgery: To repair damaged joints and restore ability to use joint
Synovectomy: To remove the inflamed synovium
Tendon repair surgery: To repair the tendons around joint
Joint fusion: To realign a joint and for pain relief
Total joint replacement: To remove the damaged parts of joint and insert a prosthesis made of metal and plastic
Physical therapy: To keep joints flexible
Self-care for Inflammatory disorder
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Inflammatory disorder:
Use air conditioner: Reduces the amount of airborne pollens
Prevent mold spores: Keep mold spores from developing
keep your home clean
Protection from cold weather: Cover the nose and mouth if it's cold out
Get regular exercise: Prevents asthma attacks and strengthen the muscles around joints
Maintain healthy weight: Reduces the worsening asthma
Apply heat or cold therapy: Helps in relieving pain and relax tense and painful muscles
Avoid stressful conditions: Avoid stress in life to cope with pain
Alternative Medicine for Treatment of Inflammatory disorder
The following alternate medicine and therapies are known to help in the treatment or management of Inflammatory disorder:
Do breathing exercises: Improves the asthma symptoms
Herbal and natural remedies: Improves asthma symptoms
Intake of fish oil: Lowers the rheumatoid arthritis pain and stiffness
Consuming seeds of evening primrose, borage and blackcurrant plant oils: Helps in relieving the rheumatoid arthritis pain and morning stiffness
Practicing tai chi therapy: Involves gentle exercises and stretches combined with deep breathing to relieve stress
Patient Support for Treatment of Inflammatory disorder
The following actions may help Inflammatory disorder patients:
Pace yourself: Take breaks between the tasks and avoid activities that make the symptoms worse
Talk to others with same condition: Connect with people facing similar challenges
Child having asthma: Pay attention on the things child can do
Take time for yourself: To relieve stress
Time for Treatment of Inflammatory disorder
While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Inflammatory disorder to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision:
Disease cannot be treated but only maintained or effects reduced
Is Inflammatory disorder Infectious?
Yes, Inflammatory disorder is known to be infectious.
Last updated date
This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
This page provides information for Inflammatory disorder.