Signs of Fungal Arthritis Infection

Fungal arthritis is inflammation of a joint by a fungus that has invaded the body

Thursday, September 22, 2016 Follow Us         Featured Fungal Arthritis Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Diagnosis Fungal arthritis is inflammation of a joint by a fungus that has invaded the body and is growing in the normally sterile joint. Fungal arthritis can be caused by the spread of fungus through... Read more ...  Diseases and Conditions What Is Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum? Facts, Signs, Symptoms Pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE) is a rare disorder involving degeneration of the elastic fibers. PXE is inherited from the parents. PXE typically causes yellow-white small raised areas in the skin... Read more ...  News What Is Kratom? Why Does the DEA Want to Ban It? Advocates say the herb kratom offers relief from pain, depression, and anxiety. Scientists say it may hold the key to treating chronic pain and may even be a tool to combat addiction to opioid... Read more ... Health Tip: Exercise a Painful Knee The thought of exercising an aching knee may sound painful, but gentle stretches can really help ease symptoms. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons explains how... Read more ... 31 Million Older Americans Aren't Getting Enough Exercise More than one-quarter of Americans over 50 don't exercise, a new federal report estimates, increasing their risk for heart disease, diabetes and cancer. 'Adults benefit from any amount of... Read more ... Health Tip: Don't Skip Flexibility Exercises A flexibility exercise, such as stretching, is designed to increase the tone and flexibility of a certain muscle. The American Council on Exercise says potential benefits include... Read more ... Arthritis Center MedicineNet's Arthritis Center gives you all of the tools necessary to maintain healthy bones and joints. Get access to various arthritis topics, slideshows, quizzes and medications for reference. Arthritis includes pain and limited function of joints. It affects men and women, children and adults, young and old. Earlier and accurate diagnosis can help to prevent irreversible damage and disability. Read more ... Health Tools   Picture Slideshows   Quizzes   Health & Living   Pinpoint Your Pain   Medical Word of the Day   More Newsletters   Diseases and Conditions   Medical Picture of the Day   MedicineNet Home