Featured Tests and Procedures
During a hip replacement, an artificial hip is used to replace a worn-out hip joint. The information in this eMedTV page explains how the hip works, reasons for the surgery, possible complications, and what to expect after the procedure.
During knee replacement surgery, an implant is used to replace a worn-out knee joint. This portion of the eMedTV archives discusses this surgery in detail, including information on how the knee works and possible complications of the procedure.
Featured Conditions and Diseases
Ankylosing spondylitis is an inflammatory disease that most often affects the lower back. This eMedTV article provides an overview of ankylosing spondylitis, including information about symptoms of the condition and treatment options for the disease.
Arthritis is a term used to describe many conditions that affect the joints. This eMedTV article describes arthritis types (such as osteoarthritis and gout), symptoms (like redness and swelling in the joints), diagnosis, and treatment.
Enteropathic arthritis is a type of arthritis that occurs in people with an inflammatory bowel disease. This eMedTV resource features an overview of enteropathic arthritis, including information about symptoms it may cause and how they are treated.
Gout occurs when too much uric acid builds up in the body. This eMedTV article provides information on how often gout occurs and who it affects, and also outlines the four stages of the condition (including asymptomatic hyperuricemia and acute gout).
Infectious arthritis is a general term that refers to joint inflammation caused by germs. This eMedTV article describes some of the different types of infectious arthritis (such as septic arthritis) and explains how they are diagnosed and treated.
Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis causes joint inflammation for more than six weeks in children younger than 16. This eMedTV article provides an overview of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, including information about its symptoms and how they are treated.
Osteoarthritis is a common joint disease in which cartilage has worn away. This eMedTV article provides detailed information about osteoarthritis, including its common symptoms, how many people it affects, and how it can be treated and prevented.
Reactive arthritis is a type of arthritis that develops in response to an infection in the body. This eMedTV resource provides a detailed look at reactive arthritis, including information on its causes, symptoms, and treatment.
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease characterized by painful swelling of the joints. This eMedTV resource explores rheumatoid arthritis symptoms, treatment options, and prognosis -- as well as how often the disease occurs.
Septic arthritis is an inflammatory condition caused by a bacterial infection. This eMedTV article explores the causes and symptoms of septic arthritis and includes information about how the condition is diagnosed and treated.
Featured Medications
Adalimumab is a prescription medicine that is approved to treat certain inflammatory conditions. This eMedTV page explains how adalimumab works to relieve symptoms of these conditions, lists possible side effects, and covers general dosing guidelines.
Azulfidine EN-tabs is a drug commonly prescribed for ulcerative colitis and rheumatoid arthritis. This eMedTV page explains how the medicine relieves the symptoms of these conditions, lists possible side effects, and covers general dosing guidelines.
Cataflam is a drug used to reduce pain, inflammation, swelling, or stiffness caused by several conditions. This eMedTV page explores the prescription drug in more detail, noting in particular its side effects, dosing guidelines, and overdose symptoms.
Celebrex is a prescription drug used to treat conditions (such as arthritis) that are related to pain and inflammation. This eMedTV page provides an overview of the drug, its uses, side effects, and dosing information.
People may use cod liver oil for its health benefits, such as lowering blood pressure and triglycerides. This eMedTV page explains what else cod liver oil may be used for, discusses its effectiveness, and lists potential side effects that may occur.
Daypro is a drug often prescribed to treat pain and inflammation associated with various forms of arthritis. This eMedTV Web page offers more details on the medication, including its specific uses, effects, and general dosing information.
Diclofenac Sodium Extended Release
Diclofenac sodium extended-release is often used for symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. This eMedTV segment discusses the drug's effects, dosing information, overdose symptoms, available strengths, and more.
Dolobid, which is available by prescription, relieves pain, inflammation, and stiffness caused by arthritis. This eMedTV Web page provides a detailed look at the drug, including how it works, side effects, dosing information, and strengths.
Enbrel is a prescription drug that treats several inflammatory conditions that affect the joints and skin. This eMedTV article explains how Enbrel relieves the symptoms of these conditions, lists side effects, and covers general dosing guidelines.
Etodolac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug that is used to treat arthritis symptoms and general pain. This eMedTV resource explains how the drug works and offers more detailed information on its specific uses, overdose symptoms, and more.
Flurbiprofen is a prescription drug licensed to relieve rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis symptoms. This eMedTV resource offers more information on flurbiprofen and its effects, dosing guidelines, and potential side effects.
Ibuprofen is a medication used to treat pain, inflammation, fever, and stiffness. This eMedTV article provides an overview of ibuprofen, including information about how to take the drug as well as potential side effects it may cause.
Imuran is a prescription drug that can prevent kidney transplant rejection and treat rheumatoid arthritis. This eMedTV page offers an overview of Imuran, providing information on how the medicine works, potential side effects, and dosing guidelines.
Indomethacin is a prescription drug that is used to relieve pain and inflammation. As this eMedTV page explains, indomethacin may also be used to reduce fever, swelling, and stiffness caused by arthritis or other painful conditions.
Kineret is a rheumatoid arthritis medication that is prescribed when other drugs have failed to work. This eMedTV page describes how Kineret works, offers dosing information for the drug, and explains what you should know before starting treatment.
Lodine XL is a medication that is used to treat pain and other symptoms of certain types of arthritis. This eMedTV resource offers a more in-depth look at Lodine XL and its effects, potential side effects, and dosing information.
Mobic is a prescription drug used to reduce pain, stiffness, and inflammation caused by arthritis. This eMedTV page covers Mobic side effects, strengths, and overdose symptoms -- as well as conditions to tell your doctor about before taking the drug.
This eMedTV Web page examines nabumetone, a prescription drug that relieves signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. This page also discusses how and when to take nabumetone, as well as its side effects and overdose symptoms.
This eMedTV page examines Naprelan, a prescription drug used to reduce pain, inflammation, fever, and stiffness caused by injury, arthritis, and other conditions. This page covers Naprelan dosing, side effects, strengths, and overdose symptoms.
Naproxen is a medicine that is commonly used to reduce pain, inflammation, and stiffness. This eMedTV segment discusses specific naproxen uses and offers details on the drug's dosing information, effects, and potential side effects.
Naproxen sodium, as this eMedTV article explains, is used to reduce inflammation and stiffness associated with certain medical conditions, such as tendonitis or gout. Specific uses are discussed, as are effects, side effects, and dosing precautions.
NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs)
NSAIDs are drugs used to treat a number of conditions that cause pain and inflammation. This page on the eMedTV Web site covers specific uses of NSAIDs, their possible side effects, and what to tell your healthcare provider before taking these drugs.
Orencia is a prescription drug licensed for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. This eMedTV page describes the effects of Orencia, offers dosing information for the drug, and lists important precautions to be aware of before starting treatment.
This eMedTV segment provides an overview of piroxicam, a prescription medication used to relieve symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. This page covers piroxicam side effects, how the drug works, overdose symptoms, and other topics.
Ponstel (mefenamic acid) is a drug that is prescribed for the treatment of mild to moderate pain. This eMedTV Web page discusses specific Ponstel uses and also offers general dosing information and a list of potential side effects of this drug.
Remicade is a prescription medication that is approved to treat certain inflammatory conditions. This eMedTV page explains how the drug works to relieve symptoms of these conditions, lists potential side effects, and covers general dosing guidelines.
Sulindac is a prescription drug that is used to treat mild to moderate pain, inflammation, or stiffness. This eMedTV page discusses specific uses for the drug, how it works, potential side effects that may occur, and available strengths.
Tylenol is a pain reliever and fever reducer that is available over the counter. This eMedTV page explains how Tylenol works to relieve fever and inflammation, lists the various strengths available, and describes possible side effects that may occur.
Voltaren is used to treat symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, such as pain and stiffness. This eMedTV article explains how the drug works, lists possible side effects, and offers things to consider before taking it.
Featured Anatomy
Some studies show that cracking joints doesn't cause any harm. But as this eMedTV article explains, you should see a doctor if you have painful cracking joints. This page describes in detail what makes joints crack.
