Arthritis (NetDoctor)

Arthritis (NetDoctor)

by Netdoctor (Author)

Synopsis

Joint and muscular (rheumatic) conditions are extremely common, cause much disability and time off work and are among the most common reasons for anyone to visit a doctor. Some of the rarer arthritic conditions can cause considerable problems, and a few can be life-threatening. Covers all main joint conditions plus the essential facts about the rarer ones Explains the known facts about the causes and prevention of arthritis Complementary and conventional medical treatments are covered with particular emphasis on the pros and cons of the common anti-inflammatory drugs Osteoporosis, gout, back pain and sciatica are also covered in detail Will be of interest to a wide range of people with all types of joint disease

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 160
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Published: 20 Feb 2003

ISBN 10: 0340786876
ISBN 13: 9780340786871

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Author Bio
Netdoctor.co.uk is the most visited healthcare website and offers both consumers and healthcare professionals access to the most authoritative and expansive medical information resource online. An editorial team comprising GPs, medical specialists and pharmacists is behind the site's 4000 pages of content, all written and developed to reflect local healthcare issues. Its aim is to increase medical understanding among patients to empower them and untimately lead to improvements in quality of care.