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Raynaud's Disease, PhenomenonRaynaud's syndrome, first described in 1862 by the French physician Maurice Raynaud, has no known cause or cure. The syndrome is a condition in which small arteries, most commonly in the fingers and toes, spasm and cause the skin to turn pale or a patchy red to blue. Estimates of its prevalence range from 5 to 30% of the population. It is 5 times more common in women, often striking females between the ages of 18 and 30. It is thought that 25 to 30% of cases occur in otherwise healthy women (Browne et al. 1995). (Life Extension Foundation) |
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Reiter's syndrome is a subtype of reactive arthritis. Reactive arthritis is inflammation of the joints caused by certain bacterial infections. The arthritis occurs after a person has experienced a bacterial infection, and the bacteria travel through the body to a joint or joints. The person may have already been treated for the initial infection, and there may be a delay of weeks before the symptoms of reactive arthritis show themselves. Reiter's syndrome is said to occur when reactive arthritis is evident and at least one other non-joint area, such as the eyes, skin or muscles, is affected. The Arthritis Society
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Repetitive Strain InjuryRepetitive Strain Injuries (RSI) caused by cumulative trauma are now the major cause of injuries in the workforce.
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Rheumatoid ArthritisUnlike osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis is a so-called autoimmune disease, characterized by chronic inflammation and thickening of the synovial lining in addition to cartilage destruction. In autoimmune diseases the immune system attacks body tissues as if they were foreign invaders. As in most other chronic inflammatory diseases, the etiology and pathogenesis of RA is poorly understood. Contributing factors are thought to include food allergies, leaky gut syndrome, hereditary factors, and microbes. RA affects approximately 3% of the population, striking women three times as often as men. The typical onset is at 20 to 40 years of age. The clinical picture varies from mild chronic joint inflammation with occasional flare-ups to painfully deformed joints. The disease is often accompanied by low-grade fever, weight loss, and a general feeling of sickness and soreness. (Life Extension Foundation)
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