¿Qué es el fenómeno de Raynaud? El fenómeno de Raynaud es un trastorno que hace que los vasos sanguíneos de las manos y los pies se vuelvan más angostos, disminuyendo así el flujo sanguíneo. Cuando esto sucede, partes del cuerpo, usualmente los dedos de las manos y los pies, se enfrían y se adormecen, y cambian de color (por lo general, se ponen blancos o azules). A menudo, un ataque o episodio de estos ocurre por exposición al frío o por estrés.

¿Qué es la artritis psoriásica? La artritis psoriásica es una afección que causa hinchazón y dolor en las articulaciones y los puntos donde los tendones y los ligamentos se adhieren a los huesos. La mayoría de las personas que desarrollan artritis psoriásica tienen psoriasis (una enfermedad de la piel), pero pocas tienen dolor en las articulaciones antes de la erupción en la piel.

¿Qué es el síndrome de Sjögren? El síndrome de Sjögren es un trastorno crónico (de larga duración) que ocurre cuando el sistema inmunitario ataca las glándulas que producen humedad en los ojos, la boca y otras partes del cuerpo. Los síntomas principales son resequedad en los ojos y la boca, pero el trastorno puede afectar otras partes del cuerpo. Muchas personas con síndrome de Sjögren dicen que se sienten cansadas con frecuencia (fatiga). También pueden tener dolor en las articulaciones y en los músculos. Además, la enfermedad puede dañar los pulmones, los riñones y el sistema nervioso.

¿Qué es la artritis reumatoide? La artritis reumatoide es una enfermedad crónica (de larga duración) que afecta sobre todo a las articulaciones, como las que se encuentran en las muñecas, las manos, los pies, la columna vertebral, las rodillas y la mandíbula. La artritis reumatoide causa inflamación en las articulaciones, lo que origina: dolor, hinchazón, rigidez, pérdida de funciones. La artritis reumatoide es un trastorno autoinmunitario porque el sistema inmunitario ataca los tejidos sanos de las articulaciones. Por lo general, el sistema inmunitario ayuda a proteger al cuerpo de infecciones y enfermedades. La artritis reumatoide puede originarle un cansancio inusual

何謂類風濕性關節炎？ 類風濕性關節炎 是一種慢性（長期）疾病，大多數情況下影響關節，例如腕關節、手、腳、脊柱、膝蓋和下頜。類風濕性關節炎造成的炎症可導致關節： 疼痛。 腫脹。 僵直。 喪失功能。 因為是免疫系統攻擊健康的關節組織，類風濕性關節炎是一種自身免疫性疾病。正常情況下，免疫系統幫助保護身體免於發生感染和疾病。 類風濕性關節炎可能讓您感覺異常疲倦，偶爾會發燒，而且食欲下降。類風濕性關節炎還可能造成心、肺、血液、神經、眼睛和皮膚的其他醫療問題。 治療可以幫助患者過上充實的生活。

류마티스 관절염은 무엇인가요? 류마티스 관절염은 손목, 손, 발, 무릎, 척추 그리고 턱 등 관절에 주로 영향을 미치는 만성(지속성) 질환입니다. 류마티스 관절염은 다음과 같은 증상으로 이어지는 염증을 관절에 일으킵니다. 통증. 부기. 뻣뻣함. 기능 상실. 류마티스 관절염은 면역체계가 건강한 관절 조직을 공격하기 때문에 자가면역질환입니다. 보통, 면역체계는 감염과 질환으로부터 인체를 보호하는 데 도움을 줍니다. 류마티스 관절염은 평소와 달리 피로감을 느끼고, 이따금 열이 나며, 식욕을 상실하는 원인이 될 수 있습니다. 또한 심장, 폐, 혈액, 신경, 눈 그리고 피부에 다른 의학적 문제를 일으킬 수 있습니다. 치료를 통해 이 질환을 가진 사람들은 생산적인 생활을 영위하는 데 도움을 받을 수 있습니다.

Viêm khớp dạng thấp là gì? Viêm khớp dạng thấp là một bệnh mạn tính (kéo dài) chủ yếu ảnh hưởng đến các khớp, như cổ tay, bàn tay, bàn chân, cột sống, đầu gối, và hàm. Viêm khớp dạng thấp gây viêm dẫn đến: Đau. Sưng Cứng. Mất chức năng. Viêm khớp dạng thấp là một rối loạn tự miễn vì hệ miễn dịch tấn công các mô khớp khỏe mạnh. Thông thường, hệ miễn dịch giúp bảo vệ cơ thể khỏi nhiễm trùng và bệnh tật. RA có thể khiến cho quý vị cảm thấy mệt mỏi bất

What is scoliosis? Scoliosis is a sideways curve of the spine. Children and teens with scoliosis have an abnormal S-shaped or C-shaped curve of the spine. The curve can happen on either side of the spine and in different places in the spine. With treatment, observation, and follow-up with the doctor, most children and teens with scoliosis have normal, active lives.

What is Sjögren’s syndrome? Sjögren’s syndrome is a chronic (long-lasting) disorder that happens when the immune system attacks the glands that make moisture in the eyes, mouth, and other parts of the body. The main symptoms are dry eyes and mouth, but the disorder may affect other parts of the body. Many people with Sjogren’s syndrome say they feel tired often (fatigue). They also may have joint and muscle pain. In addition, the disease can damage the lungs, kidneys, and nervous system.

What is Raynaud’s phenomenon? Raynaud’s phenomenon is a condition that causes the blood vessels in the hands and feet to narrow, decreasing blood flow. When this happens, parts of the body—usually the fingers and toes—become cold and numb, and change color (usually, to white or blue). An attack usually happens from exposure to cold or stress.

What is psoriatic arthritis? Psoriatic arthritis is a condition that causes swelling and pain in joints and the places where tendons and ligaments attach to bones. Most people who develop psoriatic arthritis already have psoriasis (a skin disease), but a small number have joint pain before the skin rash.

What is rheumatoid arthritis? Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic (long-lasting) disease that mostly affects joints, such as the wrist, hands, feet, spine, knees, and jaw. In joints, RA causes inflammation that leads to: Pain. Swelling Stiffness. Loss of function. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder because the immune system attacks the healthy joint tissues. Normally, the immune system helps protect the body from infection and disease. RA may cause you to feel unusually tired, to have occasional fevers, and to have a loss of appetite. It also may cause other medical problems in the heart, lungs, blood, nerves, eyes