The similarities & differences of Osteoarthritis & Rheumatoid Arthritis | Doc Cherry

Arthritis is very common, however do you know that there is a form of arthritis that does not only cause pain in your joints but can affect internal organs such as your heart and lungs? In this video, Doc Cherry will teach you the differences between Osteo and Rheumatoid Arthritis to help you identify if what you or a loved one may be experiencing are symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis. The hallmark of Rheumatoid Arthritis are the following:
a) It affects both sides of your body
b) Morning Stiffness
c) You have lumps under your skin called Rheumatoid nodules
d) Your blood tests would reveal increase C-reactive Protein and Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
e) You will have (+) Rheumatoid Factor
f) There is presence of bony erosions on x-ray
The goal of this video is to help you identify symptoms and teach you tips that you can do at home to help you manage your symptoms better.

Doc Cherry is a licensed Physical Therapist in the Philippines and USA. She studied Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy at Iloilo Doctors and graduated Doctor of Physical Therapy from Utica, NewYork, USA. Currently she evaluates and treats patients with various musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions for both pediatric & geriatric patients.
This Channel aims to promote simple home exercises for common conditions faced by our society today as guided by Doc Cherry with minimal to no devices used to manage your symptoms. This channel also aims to create Physical Therapy awareness and offer its benefit to the public.
The medical information herein is to be used as a guide and in no way should replace personal consultation from a licensed medical professional.

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