Vídeos del Professor Rod Hughes

All you need to know about polymyalgia rheumatica - Online interview

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Polymyalgia rheumatica is an inflammatory muscle disorder that usually occurs above the elbow and above the knees, and feels like you've undertaken extensive muscular exercise. It becomes increasingly frequent with age and while sometimes it can be diagnosed as 'aches and pains', it can be recognised after taking a detailed history. Here to offer his expertise on polymyalgia rheumatica is leading consultant rheumatologist Dr Rod Hughes. Learn more about this condition, find out its main causes and symptoms and how it's treated, alongside various other points, in this informative video. 00:00 Can you detail what polymyalgia rheumatica is? 01:33 What are the main causes and symptoms? 04:11 What can happen to the shoulders, neck, and hip if left untreated? 06:24 How is it diagnosed, and what should I avoid doing if I have polymyalgia rheumatica? 09:27 How is it treated? What are the best home remedies? If you would like to book an appointment with Dr Hughes, you can do so here: https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/doctor/rodney-hughes ✔ Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3fSrqXb ✔ Follow us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3t5kGsW ✔ Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/39TidKh