Except for joints, Arthritis red flag can also appear on the face: some warning signs

Arthritis is a relatively common inflammatory joint disease that produces pain and swelling. Symptoms may manifest in locations other than the joints, including the face.

Osteoarthritis is the most common type of inflammatory joint disease, accounting for 90% of cases. Rheumatoid arthritis is a less prevalent kind of arthritis. 

The distinction between the two is that osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage joint wears out, but rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune illness in which the body’s immune system assaults it.

Rheumatoid arthritis, like other types of arthritis, primarily affects the joints.

Other symptoms, on the other hand, can affect different parts of the body.

For instance, if these sites get infected, a patient may suffer from dry eyes or chest pain.

Tiredness, lack of energy, a high temperature, sweating, a poor appetite, and weight loss are some of the non-joint symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis.

Rheumatoid arthritis can produce a number of issues in addition to lowering the quality of life.

It can raise a person’s risk of getting carpal tunnel syndrome, a disorder in which nerves in the wrist are compressed.

Aching, numbness, and tingling in the thumb, fingers, or other parts of the hand are common symptoms.

Rheumatoid arthritis can cause widespread inflammation, joint degeneration, cardiovascular illness, and cervical myelopathy, among other things.

Unfortunately, there is no cure for rheumatoid arthritis, although it can be managed with medications that reduce inflammation and pain.

 

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Heart attack symptoms every woman needs to know - and some are surprising

Heart disease affects millions of women in the UK, yet lots of us don't know all the symptoms of heart attacks. 

According to the cardiologists, more than 70 women die from a heart attack every day - but often cardiac problems are misdiagnosed in women because they can present themselves differently. 

We all know chest pain and shortness of breath could mean you are having a heart attack, but there are actually other lesser-known indicators you might not be aware of.

One woman's story has gone viral as she shares her experience of what it really feels like to have one - and some of the symptoms are not what you'd expect.

Posting on Twitter, the nurse told of how she had a 95 per cent blockage in her heart, but never had chest pains.

"I want to warn women our heart attacks feel different.

"The pain ran across my upper back, shoulder blades and equally down both arms," she wrote.

"It felt like burning and aching.

"I actually thought it was muscle strain. It wasn't until I broke into drenching sweat and started vomiting that I called 911."

Fortunately she lived, after having four stents placed an hour after arriving in the emergency room. 

Her story is not unusual, the  doctors say that women's symptoms can differ from the typical chest pain - although it can be true for men too.

"A heart attack in women can present itself differently," a Prof. writes on BHF website, "perhaps as pain in the back between the shoulders. Or a patient may have an episode of nausea and vomiting without chest pain."

He said that the reasons for this are complex, but that estrogen production could mean that women have a higher pain threshold. 

Unfortunately, women are also more likely to be misdiagnosed following a heart attack, so it's very important to be aware of the signs and symptoms. 

These include: chest pain, tightness or pressure, pain in other parts of the body such as arms, jaw, neck, back and abdomen, feeling lightheaded or dizzy, sweating, nausea, shortness of breath and an overwhelming feeling of anxiety.

If you think you're having a heart attack, phone 999 immediately. Do this even if you’re not totally sure it's a heart attack.

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