rheumatism

(noun)

Any disorder of the muscles, tendons, joints, bones, nerves, characterized by pain, discomfort and disability.

Related Terms

Examples of rheumatism in the following topics:

  • Rheumatic Fever

    • Rheumatic fever is an inflammatory disease that can develop as a complication of inadequately treated strep throat.
    • Acute rheumatic fever commonly appears in children between the ages of six and 15, with only 20% of first-time attacks occurring in adults.
    • The illness is so named because of its similarity in presentation to rheumatism.
    • However the antibodies may also react against the myocardium and joints, producing the symptoms of rheumatic fever.
    • Acute rheumatic fever is treated with antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications such as aspirin and corticosteroids.

  • The Complement System and Heart Disease

    • The most common form of autoimmune heart disease is rheumatic heart disease, or rheumatic fever.

  • Bacterial Infections of the Heart

    • If they have been damaged - from rheumatic fever, for example - the risk of bacterial attachment is increased.

  • Coccidiomycosis

    • Coccidioidomycosis (commonly known as "Valley fever", as well as "California fever", "Desert rheumatism", and "San Joaquin Valley fever") is a fungal disease caused by Coccidioides immitis or C. posadasii .