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All Diseases and Conditions NIAMS

WebBone provides a strong framework to support and protect the soft organs (such as the brain, heart, and lungs) from injury and work with muscles to hold up the …

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Annual Health Observances NIAMS

WebBone and Joint Health National Action Week is an opportunity to learn about conditions that affect the bones and joints and to share resources and information with …

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Osteoporosis Basics: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Steps to …

WebUse a rubber bathmat or slip-proof seat in the shower or tub. Keep your home well lit, and use a nightlight. Use a sturdy stepstool with a handrail and wide steps. …

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Osteoporosis Basics: Overview, Symptoms, and Causes

WebOsteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to become weak and brittle. This increases your risk of broken bones (fractures). Osteoporosis is a “silent” disease …

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Healthy Muscles Matter: Ways to Care for the Muscular …

WebThe muscles of your mouth and throat even help you talk! Keeping your muscles healthy will help you to be able to walk, run, jump, lift things, play sports, and do …

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Exercise for Your Bone Health NIAMS

WebExercise in adults and children of any age offers many benefits for bone, such as: Builds strong bones in children. Strengthens both muscles and bones in children and adults. …

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Addressing Health Disparities and Moving Towards …

WebUnderstanding the root causes of health disparities and addressing them directly is an ongoing and evolving process. NIAMS is dedicated to supporting the …

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Bone Health and Osteoporosis: What It Means to You

WebWith good habits and medical attention when needed, we can have strong bones throughout our lives. People who have weak bones are at higher risk for fractures. You can improve …

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Kids and Their Bones NIAMS

WebKids and Their Bones. Osteoporosis is a bone disease that develops when bone mineral density and bone mass decreases, or when the quality or structure of bone changes. …

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Psoriasis Types, Symptoms & Causes NIAMS

WebSymptoms of psoriasis vary from person to person, but some common ones are: Patches of thick, red skin with silvery-white scales that itch or burn, typically on the …

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Marfan Syndrome Basics: Overview, Symptoms, and Causes

WebMarfan syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects the body’s ability to make healthy connective tissue, which supports the bones, muscles, organs, and tissues in your body. …

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Bone Health and Osteoporosis NIAMS

WebOsteoporosis in Men. Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, and Bone Health. This content was created by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases …

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Rheumatoid Arthritis Basics: Overview, Symptoms, and Causes

WebRheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic (long-lasting) disease that mostly causes pain, swelling, stiffness, and loss of function in joints. RA may cause you to feel …

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Common Causes of Back Pain

WebKidney stones or infections. Endometriosis, which is the buildup of uterine tissue in places outside the uterus. Infections that involve the bones of the spine or the …

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Rheumatoid Arthritis: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Steps to Take

WebTaking a medical history. Performing a physical exam. Ordering laboratory tests. Ordering imaging studies, such as x-rays or ultrasound. It can be difficult to …

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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (Lupus): Diagnosis, Treatment, and …

WebPerforming a complete physical exam. Taking samples of blood for laboratory tests, such as: Antinuclear antibodies (ANA), a sensitive test for lupus. Almost all people …

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Bone Mineral Density Tests: What the Numbers Mean NIAMS

WebA bone mineral density (BMD) test measures calcium and other minerals in bone. Bones containing more minerals are denser, so they tend to be stronger and less likely to break. …

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Gout Symptoms, Causes & Diet Recommendations NIAMS

WebGout is a type of inflammatory arthritis that causes pain and swelling in your joints, usually as flares that last for a week or two, and then resolve. Gout flares often begin in your big …

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NIAMS Boosts Support for Pain Research NIAMS

WebIn a 2022 director’s letter, I announced that NIAMS and several other NIH institutes had been selected by Congress to receive funding that would enhance …

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Raynaud’s Phenomenon: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Steps to Take

WebIn most people, Raynaud’s phenomenon can be controlled by making lifestyle changes. The following tips can decrease the number and severity of attacks you have. Keep warm. …

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ACR Convergence 2024 (Washington DC) NIAMS

WebAttend the world’s premier rheumatology event in Washington, D.C.: Where Rheumatology Meets

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