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This case study covers arthritis, its types, causes, symptoms, complications, treatments and investigations. It includes a patient’s medical history and admission details. It is useful for students studying medicine, nursing or health sciences.
What's inside
- Acknowledgements and thanks
- Definition and causes of arthritis
- Types of arthritis
- Pathophysiology and clinical manifestations
- Patient's information and admission history
- Treatment and investigations
Who it is for: Students studying medicine, nursing or health sciences. (Undergraduate)
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Summary
Arthritis is a condition that causes inflammation in joints. Students learn about its types, causes, treatments and see a patient case study.
Arthritis types and causes
Arthritis can be caused by genetics, age, weight, injury and other factors. Psoriatic arthritis and fibromyalgia are two types. Each has its own symptoms.
Treatments for arthritis
Treatments include antibiotics, painkillers, joint aspiration and surgery. Heat and cold therapy, diet and exercise also help. Some patients need complementary therapies.
Patient case study
A patient with arthritis is admitted to hospital. Her medical history, examination and treatment are described. The patient's blood test results are shown.
Disturbed body image
Arthritis can change a patient's body image. Nurses help patients accept these changes. They encourage patients to discuss feelings and socialise with others.
Key terms
- Arthritis
- Inflammation of one or more joints.
- Psoriatic arthritis
- Inflammation of the joints and sometimes the spine.
- Fibromyalgia
- Pain in the muscles, ligaments and tendons.
- Gout
- A type of arthritis caused by uric acid crystals in the joints.
- Joint aspiration
- Removing excessive fluid from a joint.
- Scoliosis
- A disorder that causes an abnormal curve of the spine.
Questions this document helps with
- What are the main causes of arthritis?
- How do treatments for arthritis work?
- What help can nurses give to arthritis patients?
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