Migratory Arthritis Information Symptoms and Treatment

Author: Ian C. Langtree - View Credentials
Published: 23 Oct 2010

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Synopsis - Overview - Related Content

Synopsis

Migratory arthritis is an arthritis that appears to migrate from one body joint to the next.

Overview

Arthritis is a disease that causes pain and swelling in the joints, and can be classified into over 100 categories. It can affect people in any age group, including children.

Migratory arthritis is characterized by rapid onset of swelling in one or two joints. As the symptoms resolve, similar symptoms begin to emerge in another joint, usually in an asymmetric location. The symptoms then generally fade in the next few days.

As the symptoms subside in the original affected areas, the same pattern appears in another joint, usually in an asymmetric location. The pattern of asymmetrical movement of joint pain associated with migratory arthritis is associated with some specific conditions and diseases.

Possible Causes of Migratory Arthritis Include:

• Hepatitis B
• Hepatitis C
• Sarcoidosis
• Lyme disease
• Rheumatic fever
• Whipple's disease
• Gonococcal arthritis
• Bacterial endocarditis
• Systemic lupus erythematosus

Migratory Arthritis Treatment:

When treating Migratory arthritis usually aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication is prescribed. Effective analgesics also include dicolfenac, naproxen and ibuprofen. To counter the effects of migratory arthritis, the root cause should also be treated.

Naturopaths say a combination of good diet and exercise is essential to complement the medication. Alternative medicine practitioners often recommend supplements such as chondroitin, glucosamine and omega 3 oils.

Given that migratory arthritis is usually triggered by other health problems, it is important to have it properly diagnosed by your doctor.

Author Credentials: Ian C. Langtree is a writer, editor, and the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Disabled World, which he established in 2004 as one of the longest-running independent resources for disability news and information. Over more than two decades, he has written and edited thousands of articles on disability rights, health, accessibility, and assistive technology. Drawing on a global perspective shaped by extensive travel and lived experience, Ian is a committed advocate of the Social Model of Disability, the framework developed by disabled activists in the 1970s that focuses on removing societal barriers rather than on individual impairments. His writing is grounded in that framework and in a lasting commitment to disability rights, accessibility, and social inclusion. To learn more about Ian's background, expertise, and accomplishments, visit his full biography.