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Gout Symptoms, Causes & Diet Recommendations NIAMS

WebGout is a type of inflammatory arthritis that causes pain and swelling in your joints, usually as flares that last for a week or two, and then resolve. Gout flares often begin in your big …

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What is Fibromyalgia

WebSymptoms of Fibromyalgia. Chronic, widespread pain throughout the body or at multiple sites. Pain is often felt in the arms, legs, head, chest, abdomen, back, and buttocks. …

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Bone Health and Osteoporosis NIAMS

WebBone Health and Osteoporosis. Welcome! In spring 2023, information from the NIH Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases~National Resource Center moved …

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Muscle, Bone & Skeletal Diseases NIAMS

WebDiscussing Bone, Muscle, Skin, & Autoimmune Diseases: Info for American Indians, Alaska Natives - audio. A conversation between Dr. David R. Wilson, director of the NIH Tribal …

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Common Causes of Back Pain

WebTypes of Back Pain. Doctors and researchers describe the types of back pain in the following ways: Acute back pain happens suddenly and usually lasts a few days to …

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Osteoarthritis: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Steps to Take

WebMaintaining a health-related quality of life to help prevent disability. Treating osteoarthritis usually begins with: Learning about osteoarthritis. Your doctor may …

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Osteoporosis: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Steps to Take

WebExercise. Exercise is an important part of an osteoporosis treatment program. Research shows that the best physical activities for bone health include …

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Back Pain: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Steps to Take

WebDifferent types of health care providers treat back pain, depending on the cause: Pain specialists, who are physicians including anesthesiologists with specialized …

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Gout: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Steps to Take

WebEating low-fat or fat-free dairy products, poultry, and oils. Limiting foods high in saturated fats. Limiting sugar-sweetened foods and drinks. When you have a gout flare, you can do …

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Rheumatoid Arthritis: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Steps to Take

WebMental health professionals and social workers, who help people cope with difficulties in the home and workplace that may result from their medical conditions. …

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Autoimmune Diseases Basics: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Steps to …

WebOur Mission. The mission of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases is to support research into the causes, treatment, …

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Vitiligo Symptoms, Treatment & Causes NIAMS

WebVitiligo is a chronic (long-lasting) autoimmune disorder that causes patches of skin to lose pigment or color. This happens when melanocytes – skin cells that make …

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Acne: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Steps to Take

WebTo diagnose acne, health care providers may: Ask about your family history, and, for girls or women, ask about their menstrual cycles. Ask you about your symptoms, …

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Autoinflammatory Diseases Basics: Overview, Symptoms, and Causes

WebAutoinflammatory diseases refer to problems with the immune system, which usually fights off viruses, bacteria, and infection. It results when your immune cells attack …

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Autoimmune Diseases Basics: Overview, Symptoms, and Causes

WebOur Mission. The mission of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases is to support research into the causes, treatment, …

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Raynaud’s Phenomenon: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Steps to Take

WebMental health professionals, who can help people cope with difficulties in the home and workplace that may result from their medical conditions. Primary care doctors, such as …

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Vitiligo: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Steps to Take

WebHealth care providers who treat vitiligo include: Dermatologists, who specialize in diagnosing and treating disorders of the skin, hair, and nails. Primary care …

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Psoriatic Arthritis Symptoms & Diagnosis NIAMS

WebSymptoms of psoriatic arthritis vary greatly from person to person. They may include: Scaly, inflamed patches of skin characteristic of psoriasis, often on the scalp, elbows, or knees. …

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NIH Researchers Survey the Genetic Diversity of Skin Microbes in …

WebUsing a combination of sequencing techniques, researchers from NIAMS and the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) surveyed the skin …

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NIH scientists find treatment for rare genetic skin disorder

WebOur Mission. The mission of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases is to support research into the causes, treatment, …

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Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) Basics

WebPoints To Remember About Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) JIA is a type of arthritis that affects children. It causes joint pain, swelling, warmth, stiffness, and loss of …

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NIAMS Update — May 22, 2014 NIAMS Archives

WebNational Institutes of Health (NIH) Scientist To Receive Ross Prize in Molecular Medicine. John J. O’Shea, M.D., scientific director at the NIAMS, has been …

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