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DISEASE AWARENESS PAGE FOR R3 STEM CELL – DIABETES
Degenerative disc disease is a term we use to describe the normal changes in your spinal disk as you age.
Discs absorb shocks and protect the bone of the spine from getting damaged. They allow the back to stay strong and flexible.
However, with time and age, the discs may degenerate causing this condition to develop.
Some people suffer from severe disc degenerative disease, due to less cartilage, poor muscles, bad posture, and even obesity.
The condition aggravates as the pressure in the spine tends to increase.
This condition is much more common than you might think and it tends to increase as the age progresses.
It is usually categorized as a natural process that occurs due to wear and tear. However, in certain cases, it can be triggered due to trauma and injury.
This problem is not specific to one gender. Men and women both can experience degenerative disc disease.
However, the intensity can vary and depend upon different factors including the reasons behind it.
To put it in the most layman terms, degenerative disc disease can occur from something as simple as poor posture, repetition of the same action and even being careless while picking up heavy objects. The most common factors include:
Age: This is the biggest risk factor. As mentioned earlier, with comes muscular and tissue wear and tear. The muscles and vertebrae start losing strength. This puts pressure on the spine causing degenerative disc disease. Though this condition is not limited to a particular age group, it is most commonly found in people above 50 years.
Pregnancy: Hormonal changes while pregnant can cause muscles and joints to swell and can thus cause degenerative disc disease.
Obesity: Being obese causes a lot of strain on the bone and joints. And consequently damages the spine because of excessive pressure. Repetitive injury to the spine due to being overweight cause extreme fracture and damage.
Diabetes: Often time’s diabetes can also cause degenerative disc disease.
Rheumatoid Arthritis: This is another condition that increases the chances of the patient to develop problems like degenerative disc disease. Again, the already weak joints put pressure on the spine causing it to wear off.
Mental Health Issues: Stress can cause strain on the body and that strain can affect the bones and joints.
Injury: Accidents, playing sports or falling can all cause muscles and nerves to get injured. Sometimes, a severe injury can press the backbone which may lead to its discs getting damaged.
Strains: Often time’s people overstretch, or pick heavy items without realizing how much of a strain they are putting on their backs. Improper posture when performing such tasks can cause the muscles and tendons to sprain causing degenerative disc disease.
Physical Activity: Those who are physically inactive and fail to focus on their fitness also suffer from this condition. Making exercise a daily habit, even if it is very minimal, helps cater to such problems and keeps your body in shape. As opposed to this, if you decide to follow a stringent routine all of a sudden, your body suffers from excessive strain and it can speed up the process of disc degeneration.
The most common symptoms of degenerative disc disease may include the following:
Type 2 diabetes has the same symptoms as those mentioned above. However, there may be a few others as well:
The doctor is likely to perform a complete physical exam and go through the patient’s and his/her family’s medical history.
Hemoglobin A1c Testing: This is a blood test that is used most commonly to check the glucose level in the blood. It also helps to show how well diabetes is being controlled.
Diabetes and Urine Testing: There are two very simple tests that are used to check the patient’s urine. These tests allow the doctor to check for any kidney related disease as well as whether or not the patient has a high blood sugar level.
Diabetes is a disease that does not have a cure. Once diagnosed, it is a lifelong condition that needs to be managed and monitored frequently. If neglected, it can cause heart attacks, strokes, nerve damage, kidney failure, infections, and blindness. In extreme cases, excessive nerve damage can cause limb amputations as well.
It is important to remember that early diagnosis is an absolute must and even though this condition does not have a cure; it can be managed and controlled. Blood sugar levels need to be monitored as frequently as possible. Be sure to visit your doctor and take regular checks so that adequate preventative measure can be taken before the situation escalates. Medication and insulin injections need to be taken on time and as prescribed by the doctor. A little negligence can be very dangerous when it comes to diabetes.
So it is important to be careful. If you have a family history of diabetes, adopt a healthier lifestyle to reduce the chances of getting it. Doctors also prescribe exercise to help control the weight as well as the blood sugar levels. It is always beneficial to talk to a health care professional who can help the patient come up with an exercise regiment that would work for him or her.
The most important prescription your doctor will give you is to follow a healthy eating plan. A nutritious diet low in cholesterol, fats, and sugar will allow you to better manage your condition. Often times, doctors prescribe smaller portions with a variety of grains, vegetables, and fruits.
If the patient is a smoker, the doctors will suggest that they quit smoking. Smoking leads to insulin resistance in the body and is seen as a cause of type 2 diabetes. Also, if the patient has problems with blood pressure, it is important that they keep an eye on it. It is suggested to try to maintain it and not cross the 130/80 benchmark.
It is important to keep in mind that early diagnosis is the key to successfully managing diabetes. As mentioned previously, diabetes can lead to many other conditions and diseases as well. Hence, it is suggested that the patient keeps on getting tested and screened for diabetes-related diseases.
If managed and controlled properly, diabetes is a disease that does not restrict or hinder an individual from leading a normal life.
Here are answers to many of the frequently asked questions we receive.
Arthritis can be classified into several types. Osteoarthritis is caused by the normal aging process of the body, or could be a result of injury.
Rheumatoid arthritis, the most common type of arthritis, happens due to autoimmune problems, wherein the body’s own immune system attacks healthy cells of the body. Infectious arthritis is caused by an infection to the joint. Patients with psoriasis may be affected by Psoriatic arthritis. Finally, excessive uric acid in the body can cause Gout, an arthritis that often starts at the toe.
Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory form of arthritis. This disease causes chronic inflammation of the joints and can lead to deterioration of a variety of systems in the body. Rheumatoid arthritis occurs when the immune system attacks the lining of the membrane around the joints known as the synovium, which causes inflammation that thickens the synovium and ultimately deforms the cartilage and bone of the joints.
How common is it and who is at risk?
An estimated one percent of the entire world population suffers from rheumatoid arthritis. As the case with osteoarthritis, women are more likely to develop rheumatoid arthritis. Other groups at risk are people middle-aged or older as well as those suffering from obesity. Rheumatoid arthritis risk is inheritable, which may be accelerated by smoking or unknown environmental exposures.
Signs of the disease include swollen, tender joints that may feel stiff, particularly in the mornings. Fever, fatigue, and loss of activity are also common symptoms. Rheumatoid arthritis tends to manifest initially in the smaller joints like those in the fingers and toes. Symptoms are exhibited in joints of other body parts as the disease spreads.
Diagnosis begins with a physical test checking for redness, warmth, and swelling as well as the state of reflexes in the affected joints. Multiple blood tests are conducted as people with rheumatoid arthritis usually have elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rates and C-reactive protein levels. Additionally, X-rays, MRIs, and ultrasounds are conducted to track the spread of the disease.
While no cure exists as of now, research has revealed that the symptoms may be controlled by early application of disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs). Steroids or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may be prescribed depending on the case. Exercises to retain joint flexibility also provide some relief. If medications fail to slow down the disease, doctors may recommend surgery to repair or replace joints or swollen tendons.
Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory form of arthritis. This disease causes chronic inflammation of the joints and can lead to deterioration of a variety of systems in the body. Rheumatoid arthritis occurs when the immune system attacks the lining of the membrane around the joints known as the synovium, which causes inflammation that thickens the synovium and ultimately deforms the cartilage and bone of the joints.
How common is it and who is at risk?
An estimated one percent of the entire world population suffers from rheumatoid arthritis. As the case with osteoarthritis, women are more likely to develop rheumatoid arthritis. Other groups at risk are people middle-aged or older as well as those suffering from obesity. Rheumatoid arthritis risk is inheritable, which may be accelerated by smoking or unknown environmental exposures.
Signs of the disease include swollen, tender joints that may feel stiff, particularly in the mornings. Fever, fatigue, and loss of activity are also common symptoms. Rheumatoid arthritis tends to manifest initially in the smaller joints like those in the fingers and toes. Symptoms are exhibited in joints of other body parts as the disease spreads.
Diagnosis begins with a physical test checking for redness, warmth, and swelling as well as the state of reflexes in the affected joints. Multiple blood tests are conducted as people with rheumatoid arthritis usually have elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rates and C-reactive protein levels. Additionally, X-rays, MRIs, and ultrasounds are conducted to track the spread of the disease.
While no cure exists as of now, research has revealed that the symptoms may be controlled by early application of disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs). Steroids or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may be prescribed depending on the case. Exercises to retain joint flexibility also provide some relief. If medications fail to slow down the disease, doctors may recommend surgery to repair or replace joints or swollen tendons.
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) is the most prevalent form of arthritis within kids. It is characterized by persistent pain, swelling, and stiffness in the joints. The disease occurs when the body’s own tissues are attacked by its cells. In some cases, it can create more serious complications such as growth problems and eye inflammation.
It is the most common form of arthritis diagnosed in children under the age of sixteen. Certain gene mutations can make the body more vulnerable to the external environment, which can result in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis occurring. Although reasons are unknown, girls are more susceptible to Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis than boys.
Commonplace symptoms include joint pain or a limp caused by the pain, swelling of joints and stiffness of the joints that results in clumsiness by the child. In some cases, the disease can manifest as high fever and rashes.
Diagnosis for Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis is difficult as the pain and swelling in the joints could be attributed to a number of diseases. Quite a few blood tests are conducted to determine the status of markers like erythrocyte sedimentation rate, C-reactive protein levels, and quantity of anti-nuclear bodies, among others. However, many children with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis show no abnormalities in these tests.
The treatment for Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis is geared towards making sure the child can maintain a regular level of physical activity. This can include different types of medication like nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to reduce pain and swelling or disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs in more severe cases. Biologic agents may be recommended to help prevent joint damage. Physical therapy can also help the child maintain a full range of motion with or without joint supports or splints based on the situation. Surgery is the most extreme option used to improve the position of the affected joint.
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