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Musculoskeletal MS3
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| RA manifestations | Chronic, inflammation, remission, morning stiffness (1 hour), symmetric joint swelling. Rheumatoid nodules, Sjogren’s sydndrome, Felty syndrome. Raynaud’s phenomenon, pericarditis, carpal tunnel syndrome. |
| Sjogren’s syndrome | Diminsehd lacrimal and salivary gland secretion. Dry mouth and burning, itchy eyes with decreased tearing and photosensitivity |
| RA management | Anti-inflammatory, analgesic, methotrexate |
| OA manifestations | Non-inflammatory, no systemic symptoms, morning stiffness |
| OA management | Weight loss, physical therapy, avoid prolonged standing, Heat for stiffness, ice for inflammation, corticosteroids, acetaminophen, joint replacement |
| Osteoporosis manifestations | frequent fractures, reduced height, kyphosis (hunchback) |
| Osteoporosis management | Calcium/vitamin D, estrogen agonists, parathyroid hormone |
| Gout manifestations | Painful flares for days/weeks, hyperuricemia, great toe, symptoms onset at night, low grade fever, swelling, sensitive to touch |
| High purine foods | Veal, venison, duck, bacon, seafood. Rich man’s disease |
| Gout management | NSAIDs, corticosteroids, limit alcohol, limit purine foods, weight reduction, water! |