All About Arthritis- Find Updated Causes, Symptoms, Diagnostic Tests, New Alternative Treatments, Cures and Breakthroughs

By Michael P. Angelillo M.D.

Arthritis is the most common cause of disability in the United States which limits the activities of 19 million adults. There are many different forms of arthritis and each has a different cause. Most all types of arthritis feature pain and inflammation. Arthritis can be secondary to other diseases. There are certain diseases that can also mimic arthritis. As an expert in the field of Rheumatology with over 25 years treating patients in private practice I have written a book which will give you, the reader new and informative information about arthritis, its causes and symptoms. Diagnostic test will be discussed to reveal various forms of arthritis. Various new treatments to help alleviate the symptoms of arthritis including natural remedies will be fully discussed. New information regarding foods that can trigger or aggravate arthritic symptoms will be revealed to avoid and things you can do for yourself to stop the progression of arthritis will be explained using my experience and knowledge over a proven 25 year career.

• Language: English
• Publisher: iUniverse
• Release date: Sep 30, 2009
• ISBN: 9781440174612

Michael P. Angelillo M.D.

About The Author Michael P. Angelillo M.D. is a board certified Internist, Rheumatologist. Dr. Angelillo has been in private practice in South Florida for more than twenty years specializing in arthritic diseases. He is a medical consultant, teacher, expert witness, inventor and author. Affiliations include various Medical Associations and Foundations.

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All About Arthritis

Find Updated Causes, Symptoms, Diagnostic Tests, New Alternative Treatments, Cures and Breakthroughs

Michael P. Angelillo M.D.

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Copyright © 2009 by Michael P. Angelillo M.D.

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Contents

INTRODUCTION

CHAPTER 1

WHAT IS ARTHRITIS ?

CHAPTER 2

OSTEOARTHRITIS

CHAPTER 3

RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS

CHAPTER 4

GOUT

CHAPTER 5

PSEUDOGOUT

CHAPTER 6

PSORIATIC ARTHRITIS

CHAPTER 7

LUPUS

CHAPTER 8

SCLERODERMA

CHAPTER 9

LYME DISEASE

CHAPTER 10

FIBROMYALGIA

CHAPTER 11

CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME

CHAPTER 12

PLANTAR FASCIITIS

CHAPTER 13

ALTERNATIVE MEDICATION TREATMENTS

CHAPTER 14

AVOID FOODS THAT

TRIGGER ARTHRITIS

Dedication

To my three children, Michael, Patrick and Leah…

This book is dedicated to my children who are my greatest accomplishment, pride and joy. They have inspired me in all aspects of my life !

INTRODUCTION

Arthritis is the most common cause of disability in the United States which limits the activities of 46 million adults and 300,000 children. Arthritis may affect many people, but thanks to intensive research over the past several years, we now know more on how to handle arthritis. There are many different forms of arthritis and each has a different cause. Most all types of arthritis feature pain and inflammation. Arthritis can be secondary to other diseases. There are certain diseases that can also mimic arthritis.

As an expert in the field of Rheumatology with over 25 years treating patients in private practice I have written this book which will give you, the reader new and informative information about arthritis, it’s causes and symptoms. Diagnostic test will be discussed to reveal various forms of arthritis. Various new treatments to help alleviate the symptoms of arthritis including natural remedies will be fully discussed.

New information regarding foods that can trigger or aggravate arthritic symptoms will be revealed to avoid