The Truth Revealers

While it is true, osteoarthritis or arthritis, as we commonly know, occurs when the cartilage wears out. The cartilages act as buffers between the bones and allow them to articulate smoothly against each other. When this wear is generated, the bones no longer have how to separate and begin to rub against each other, and this is what causes pain, inflammation and prevents the usual movements. With the passage of time, the joints begin to deform, change their appearance and in some cases spurs develop around them. The pieces of bone that can be detached are usually embedded in that free space that leaves the worn joint causing more pain. People suffering from this chronic condition, see their life limited by the lack of progressive movement that occurs in legs, arms, and hands but does not affect internal organs as it does rheumatoid arthritis. Usually occurs in elderly people and the vast majority are women. If you suffer from osteoarthritis or know someone in t...

Overview Spinal cord injury is otherwise called 'myelopathy'  It results in an injury to the nerve fibers in the cord  Can cause loss of physical sensation and mobility  Spinal cord remains intact in most of the injuries  The complete injury causes no movement/sensation below the injury  Incomplete injury-retains some movement/sensation below the injury  Physical therapy, ventilators, wheelchairs often required  Causes Automobile accidents  Diving accidents Falls  Shot by a gun  Conditions like  a. Polio b. Tumor c. Spina Bifida d. Friedreich's Ataxia  Symptoms Loss of sensation  Loss of motor functions  Loss of bowel/bladder functions  Sexual function can get affected  Loss of involuntary functions, like breathing  Inability to control the rate of heartbeat  Inability to sweat  Chronic pain  Treatment Seek medical help or call for an ambulance ...