Arthritis and You (eBook)

A Comprehensive Digest for Patients and Caregivers

Naheed Ali (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2013
312 Seiten
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers (Verlag)
978-1-4422-1903-8 (ISBN)

Infos

Arthritis is a common and often debilitating ailment that strikes millions of people. Here, Naheed Ali offers a comprehensive overview of the topic that will help sufferers and their loved ones develop an approach to dealing with it that incorporates the latest research and treatment approaches.

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Arthritis is the number one cause of disability in the U.S. with more than 40 million people diagnosed; that number is expected to rise as baby boomers continue to age. Yet few understand what arthritis really is, how it develops, and what sufferers can do to minimize its impact on daily activities and quality of life. Here, Naheed Ali weighs in with insight into the inner workings of arthritis and the treatment options available to patients. By first defining arthritis, and examining its causes and symptoms, Ali provides readers with the knowledge they need to understand what is going on in their bodies, what they can do if they suspect they have arthritis, and how to prevent it if they don't. He examines the various types of arthritis from juvenile to rheumatoid and beyond and the various medical practitioners involved in its diagnosis and treatment. Building on the current medical treatments available, Ali offers information about alternative and natural approaches, as well as lifestyle adjustments helpful in mitigating the symptoms. Whole family approaches that include caregivers and what they can do for their loved ones suffering from arthritis are also discussed. Readers will appreciate the comprehensive and thoughtful approach Ali takes to his topic, and will come away with the tools they need to live well with arthritis.

Autor

Naheed Ali, M.D., is the author of Diabetes and You: A Comprehensive, Holistic Approach (Rowman & Littlefield, 2011), The Obesity Reality (Rowman & Littlefield, 2012), and Understanding Alzheimer’s (Rowman & Littlefield, 2012). He has appeared as a special guest on numerous talk shows and has been quoted in many national print magazines and TV websites across the US, including Woman’s World, Prevention, Whole Living, MSN.com, USAToday.com, and others.

Inhalt

ContentsPrefacePart 1: Groundwork1 Introduction to Rheumatism2 Understanding Bone and Joint Health3 The Real Meaning and History of Arthritis4 Anatomy and Pathology of ArthritisPart 2: Clinical Picture5 Causes and Symptoms of Arthritis6 Diagnosing Arthritis7 The Roles of Internists and other Physicians in ArthritisPart 3: Many Faces of Arthritis8 Rheumatoid Arthritis 9 Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA) 10 Osteoarthritis11 Psoriatic Arthritis12 Septic Arthritis and Reactive Arthritis13 Enteropathic Arthritis14 Related ManifestationsPart 4: Resolutions15 Initial Approaches to Rheumatic and Joint Problems16 Pharmacological Arthritis Treatments17 Natural Arthritis Treatments and Surgery18 Addressing the Mental Aspects19 Exercises for Arthritis20 Approaching Arthritis at Home21 Finding MotivationPart 5: Wrap-up22 Collective Efforts23 ConclusionAppendix A: Arthritis-related LinksAppendix B: Research and TrainingAppendix C: Arthritis OrganizationsAppendix D: Nationally Recognized Arthritis ClinicsAppendix E: For Further ReadingNotesGlossaryBibliographyIndexAbout the Author

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 14.3.2013
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie ► Krankheiten / Heilverfahren
• Schlagworte: Health/Arthritis • Treatment/Care
• ISBN-10: 1-4422-1903-3 / 1442219033
• ISBN-13: 978-1-4422-1903-8 / 9781442219038