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Arthritis Infection and ProblemThis disease may damage many tissues throughout the body, such as the joints, internal organs, and skin. It occurs more often in women than in men, and while it occurs most often between the ages of 20 and 30 it can occur at any age. SLE is like rheumatoid arthritis in that it may show periods of improvement as well as those in which it flares up. Symptoms-including joint pain, fatigue, weakness, kidney problems, loss of weight, fever, and skin rash-appear in different combinations. In most cases the disease can be controlled, but not cured. It is important for people with SLE to remain under the close supervision of a physician to help avoid serious complications. SLE seems to affect people in many different ways, and many treatments are used, depending on the individual. Generally, rest and medication are advised, together with drugs to reduce inflammation. Arthritis as a Result of InfectionAcute or chronic arthritis can occur when bacteria get into the joints. This has been known to occur along with tuberculosis, meningitis, and gonorrhea. Fortunately, this type of arthritis can be halted after laboratory tests identify the bacteria and appropriate antibiotic treatment is given. Rheumatic FeverThis disease is considered a form of arthritis because it inflames joints as well as damages the heart. Caused by a streptococcus infection, it can be treated with antibiotics and aspirin and usually clears up completely. The arthritis is painful but does not cripple. Psoriatic ArthritisSome individuals who have psoriasis - i.e. a chronic skin disease involving scaly patches on the body, especially the elbows, knees, scalp and neck- also have a variety of rheumatic diseases, and thus their arthritis sometimes is referred to as psoriatic arthritis. Symptoms are mild and individuals usually do not require very much treatment. Major symptoms of psoriatic arthritis are soreness of fingers or other joints, and backache. In some cases, the joints at the ends of the fingers are swollen, and the fingernails become pitted and thickened. While the disease affects men as well as women, and people of all ages, it is more common in women and usually occurs between the ages of 20 and 30. Another type of psoriatric arthritis is known as spondylitis, and occurs primarily in the spine. This disease is very closely related to ankylosing spondylitis. |