Ocular and oral problems in arthritis. How to recognize, when to refer.
Recognition of oral and ocular problems is important in the management of arthritis. Although the focus of attention is usually on joint problems, patients with these chronic disorders require a comprehensive approach to their total medical care. Physicians need to watch for physical signs of significant inflammation and should alert their patients to watch for significant symptoms.
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D001168:Arthritis / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D016918:Arthritis, Reactive / Q000150:complications; D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000150:complications; D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000150:complications; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000209:etiology*; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000187:drug effects; D012859:Sjogren's Syndrome / Q000150:complications; D013706:Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome / Q000209:etiology
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents