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  • Treatment for Spinal Stenosis in Elderly Adults: Know Your Options What is Spinal Stenosis? Spinal Stenosis occurs when the spaces in the spine narrow or become compressed. Although anyone can get degenerative spinal stenosis, the condition usually occurs in people over the age of 50. Degenerative stenosis, or degenerative narrowing of the ... Continue Reading
  • Complications of Gout in Elderly Gout is a form of arthritis characterized by sudden and severe attacks of pain and swelling in the joints, especially the big toe. These attacks can occur randomly, often waking you up in the middle of the night with the sensation that your big toe is on fire. The affected ... Continue Reading
  • How Many Types of Arthritis are There? Every day you see a plethora of commercials on TV for various medications, including those for different types of arthritis . This has probably led you to wonder just how many types of arthritis are there? I bet it would surprise you to hear there are over 100 different ... Continue Reading
  • Elderly Onset Rheumatoid Arthritis: What to Know Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory disease that causes swelling, pain, stiffness, discomfort, and loss of function in the joints of the body. Rheumatoid arthritis is more prevalent in women, and it is often diagnosed between the ages of 30-60. The condition tends ... Continue Reading
  • Arthritis Care: Impact of Arthritis in Older Adults Arthritis is a challenging and uncomfortable disease that affects many seniors and older adults. The Arthritis Foundation provides a general definition of arthritis: Common arthritis joint symptoms include swelling, pain, stiffness, and decreased range of motion. Symptoms ... Continue Reading
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