Coping with Rheumatism and Arthritis : Tried and Tested Self-Help Advice

Souter, Keith

ISBN 10: 1847090931 / ISBN 13: 9781847090935

Published by Hodder & Stoughton, 2010

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Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Coping with Rheumatism and Arthritis : Tried and Tested Self-Help Advice
• Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1847090931
• ISBN 13: 9781847090935
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

More than 10 million people in the UK have arthritis and rheumatism, and the number seems to be increasing year by year. About 20 per cent of all doctor visits are for these and related musculoskeletal conditions, making this the largest group of patients attending surgeries. Although these disorders are not in themselves a major cause of death, they are the largest cause of pain and disability. Over three million adults are physically disabled because of such problems. Arthritis and rheumatism are blanket terms that cover many different conditions. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis; currently affecting more than eight million people in the UK. In addition, there are about a million people with rheumatoid arthritis. Fibromyalgia is even more common than rheumatoid arthritis. People of all ages can be affected - e.g some 15,000 children are affected by juvenile arthritis. While there is much the doctor can do, this book looks at how to help yourself. One of the main themes of this book is what the author calls the Life Cycle, which demonstrates how aspects of a person's life interact to influence their condition including body, emotions, mind and lifestyle.

About the Author

Dr. Robert Youngson MB. ChB., DTM&H., DO., FRC Ophth, a former medical consultant is now a full-time writer. He is the author of eighteen popular medical and science books and has also written extensively on medical topics for Reader's Digest and Good Housekeeping books. He has made many radio broadcasts and has appeared on television.