The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) and the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) worked together to develop the 2010 Rheumatoid Arthritis Classification Criteria for rheumatoid arthritis. The goal is to identify possible rheumatoid arthritis early so there is no delay in starting treatment. The...
There are several surgeries to correct joint problems in the hand caused by rheumatoid arthritis , including: Carpal tunnel release, which involves releasing or cutting a ligament in the wrist to relieve pressure on a nerve that runs through the middle of the wrist and supplies feeling to the hand (median nerve). Tendon...
When rheumatoid arthritis affects the neck joints, particularly those located at the top of the spine, complications can occur. Bones and joints affected by rheumatoid arthritis may dislocate and press on the spinal cord or on the nerve roots. Pressure can cause numbness, pain, tingling, weakness, loss of bowel or...
Rheumatoid arthritis primarily affects the joints but can also affect the whole body, causing what are called systemic symptoms. These systemic symptoms occur especially in people who have severe disease. Problems associated with rheumatoid arthritis can develop in the: Eyes. Inflammation of the surface of the eye...
A rheumatoid factor (RF) blood test measures the amount of the RF antibody present in the blood. Normally, antibodies are produced by the immune system to help destroy and get rid of invading bacteria and viruses that can cause disease. But the RF antibody can attach to normal body tissue and cause damage. A high level...
Rheumatoid nodules are small bumps under the skin, located in pressure point areas such as the elbow or back of the heel. These bumps may be as small as a grain of rice or as large as a golf ball but are not painful and tend to come and go. People with rheumatoid arthritis commonly develop rheumatoid nodules, as do...
Rheumatoid nodules are small bumps under the skin, located in pressure point areas such as the elbow, back of the hand, or back of the heel. These bumps may be as small as a grain of rice or as large as a golf ball. But they are usually not painful, and they tend to come and go. Your doctor may remove rheumatoid nodules...
Rheumatologists are medical doctors who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the joints. Rheumatologists may further specialize in diagnosing and treating arthritis and other rheumatic conditions, such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or lupus. Rheumatologists can be board-certified through...
Rhinitis is an inflammation of the nasal passages that is most often caused by allergies or respiratory infections. You may have a runny or stuffy nose. You may also have itchy eyes, ears, and throat. If allergies are the cause, your doctor may do tests to find out what you are allergic to. You may be able to relieve...
Rhinophyma is an uncommon form of rosacea that results in knobby bumps on the nose and cheeks. This can make the nose and face look swollen. The changes in the face caused by rhinophyma may become permanent. Rhinophyma can be treated with cosmetic surgery.
Rhinophyma is a condition in which the nose appears enlarged, swollen and bumpy, and red. Most common in men, rhinophyma is a symptom of severe rosacea, a blood vessel disorder and skin condition that causes chronic redness and inflammation in the face. Surgery is sometimes used for rhinophyma to help improve a person's...
Rhinoplasty is surgery to reshape your nose. It can be done to improve your appearance, fix a birth defect, or help you breathe better. The doctor will make a cut inside your nostrils. This cut is called an incision. You might also get one across the skin between the nostrils. Then the doctor will pull back the skin...
RHo (D) immune globulin is a sterilized solution made from human blood. Rh is a substance that most people have in their blood (Rh positive) but some people don't (Rh negative). A person who is Rh negative can be exposed to Rh positive blood through a mismatched blood transfusion or during pregnancy when the baby...
This medicine is used for the following purposes: autoimmune disorder, blood transfusion, immune suppression. Brand Name(s): WinRho. Generic Name: Rho(D) Immune Globulin, human.
This medicine is used for the following purposes: autoimmune disorder, blood transfusion, immune suppression. Brand Name(s): HyperRHO, MICRhoGAM, RhoGAM, Rhophylac. Generic Name: Rho(D) Immune Globulin, human.
How It Works Rhodiola contains a number of potentially active compounds, including phenylpropanoids (rosavin, rosin, rosarin),; phenylethanol derivatives (salidroside [also known as rhodioloside], tyrosol); flavonoids (rodiolin, rodionin, rodiosin, acetylrodalgin, tricin); monoterpenes (rosiridol, rosaridin)...
The rib cage consists of 24 ribs (2 sets of 12), which are attached to a long, flat bone in the center of the chest called the sternum. The ribs are connected to the sternum with a strong, somewhat flexible material called cartilage. The rib cage help protects the organs in the chest, such as the heart and lungs, from...
A rib fracture is a crack or break in one of the bones of the rib cage. A rib fracture is most often caused by a direct blow to the chest. Other causes include forceful coughing or having thin bones (such as from osteoporosis or cancer). A rib fracture can be very painful: At the site where the chest was injured...
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Ribavirin inhalation is an antiviral medicine that is used to treat babies and young children with severe lung infections caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Ribavirin inhalation may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Ribavirin is an antiviral medication that is used to treat chronic hepatitis C. Ribavirin is not effective when used alone. This medicine must be used in combination with interferon alfa or peginterferon alfa. . Ribavirin is sometimes given to people taking other antiviral medications to treat hepatitis C. Ribavirin may...
For treating viral infections. Brand Name(s): Virazole. Generic Name: Ribavirin.
For hepatitis. Generic Name: Ribavirin.
For hepatitis. Generic Name: Ribavirin.
Ribociclib is used to treat hormone-related breast cancer in women. Ribociclib is used only if your cancer tests negative for a protein called human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2). HER2 protein can speed the growth of cancer cells. Ribociclib is used when the cancer has progressed or has spread to other parts...
For treating cancer. Brand Name(s): Kisqali. Generic Name: Ribociclib.
Riboflavin is vitamin B2. Vitamins are naturally occurring substances necessary for many processes in the body. Riboflavin is important in the maintenance of many tissues of the body. Riboflavin is used to treat or prevent deficiencies of riboflavin. Riboflavin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication...
Riboflavin (vitamin B2) is important in the maintenance of many tissues of the body. Riboflavin ophthalmic (for the eyes) is a "photosensitive" solution used during a procedure to treat progressive keratoconus in adults and adolescents who are at least 14 years old. . Keratoconus (KER-a-toe-KOE-nus) is a...
This medicine may be taken with or without food. Swallow with a full glass (8 oz) of water unless your doctor gives you different instructions. Follow instructions on the package for storing medicine. If you forget to take a dose on time, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, do not...
This medicine is used for the following purposes: metabolism disorder, prevent migraine headaches, vitamin deficiency. Generic Name: Riboflavin.
