Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is commonly associated with joint pain and inflammation, particularly in the hands and feet. However, it's a systemic disease that can affect many parts of the body,...
There are many different types of arthritis, such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and psoriatic arthritis, while each type of arthritis can develop differently, all of them can affect the hands. Having arthritic flare-ups on your hands such as stiffness, swelling of the...
Rheumatoid Arthritis, (RA) one of the most common forms of arthritis, is an autoimmune disorder characterized by inflammation which causes pain and swelling. Genetic factors are said to play a role in symptoms, but studies now show that lifestyle, including...
Wrist pain is quickly becoming a common injury and can have many different causes. Your wrist joint plays a major role in basic mobility and is one of the most active parts of your body. When you experience pain in...
You’re already worried about joint pain and flare ups, imagine tacking on the anxiety that comes with living through a pandemic on top of that. You’re not alone–even healthy people are worried about COVID-19. Imagine how overwhelming the feeling can...
In recent weeks, the world has been flooded by news of the Coronavirus. The virus, officially called COVID-19, has prompted a lot of worry, largely due to the misinformation circulating on the web. As arthritis sufferers, there’s also a lot...
If you’ve ever reached out to us at Dr. Arthritis, it’s very likely that you’ve directly chatted with one of our co-founders—Dr. Saurabh Srivastava. Yes, our founders are still very much involved in customer service. They read your emails,...
Osteoarthritis (OA) is caused by the natural wear and tear of our joints. And when the cartilage between bones break down, there’s isn’t really anything we can do to restore that cushion to prevent pain, swelling, and stiff joints. In...
Kids get arthritis too—it’s a fact that either people are oblivious to, or completely overlook. After all, isn’t arthritis an “old person’s disease”? It seems impossible that a child, under the age of 16, would have to deal with creaky,...
One holiday down, one more to go—and this time, it’s not just about gift-giving and indulgent feasts. After a week of holiday revelry, we wake up on January 1st with the urge to take stock of where we want our life...
