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Health Encyclopedia: Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms
Symptoms
The hallmark symptom of rheumatoid arthritis is morning stiffness that lasts for at least an hour. (Stiffness from osteoarthritis, for instance, usually clears up within half an hour.) Even after remaining motionless for a few moments, the body can stiffen. Movement becomes easier again after loosening up.
Swelling and Pain
Swelling and pain in the joints must occur for at least 6 weeks before a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis is considered. The inflamed joints are usually swollen and of...
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Relearning to Walk
By Christina Lasich, MD , Health Expert...muscle activation and nerve coordination. The foot and ankle need to be well synchronized to... Read more »
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Spondyloarthritis Symptoms and Causes
...pain * Hip pain and stiffness * Joint pain and joint swelling in the shoulders, knees, and ankles * Limited expansion of the chest * Limited range of motion, especially... Read more »Peripheral Artery Disease and Intermittent Claudication: Diagnosis
...ulcers, infection, or injuries, and check the pulse of the arteries in the leg.Doppler Ultrasound and Ankle-Brachial IndexIntermittent claudication caused by peripheral artery disease is typically... Read more »Back Pain and Sciatica: Diagnosis
...to look for muscle deterioration.To test nerve function and reflexes, doctors will tap the knees and ankles with a rubber hammer. The doctor may also touch parts of the body lightly with a pin,... Read more »Foot Pain: Introduction
...the tendon.The arch flattens but is still flexible.The foot becomes rigid and possibly painful at the ankle. Sometimes people report fatigue, pain, or stiffness in the feet, legs, and lower... Read more »How to Improve Your Strength
...weights, and gradually you need to increase the amount of weight you use. You can use the hand and ankle weights sold in sporting-goods stores, or you can use things like emptied milk jugs filled... Read more »Images
Medications
...heartbeat unusual weight gain swelling of the ankles/feet puffy face unusual hair growth... Read more »
...face unexpected weight gain swelling of the feet/ankles easy bruising/bleeding ... Read more »
...fever) mental/mood changes swelling of arms/legs/ankles/feet vision problems (including... Read more »
... burning feeling in feet/toes swelling of the ankles/feet unusual tiredness frequent... Read more »
...eyes/skin stomach/abdominal pain swelling of ankles/feet sudden weight gain trouble... Read more »
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