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Recent Examples of rheumatic
Another 300-400,000 people a year die from rheumatic heart disease, a chronic condition caused by damage from strep infection.
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Dylan Matthews, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
In naturopathy, the wild herb has long been used as a remedy for urinary tract infections, some rheumatic diseases, high blood pressure, and more.
—Katharina Walser, Glamour, 27 Nov. 2024
People who are overweight have a higher risk of developing chronic pain that affects the muscles and bones and rheumatic conditions like arthritis.8
Digestive Disorders
Excess body fat affects how your body digests and absorbs food.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 15 July 2024
The review found that cannabinoids are effective in treating pain caused by rheumatic diseases, including back pain, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and others.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
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Dylan Matthews, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
In naturopathy, the wild herb has long been used as a remedy for urinary tract infections, some rheumatic diseases, high blood pressure, and more.
—Katharina Walser, Glamour, 27 Nov. 2024
People who are overweight have a higher risk of developing chronic pain that affects the muscles and bones and rheumatic conditions like arthritis.8
Digestive Disorders
Excess body fat affects how your body digests and absorbs food.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 15 July 2024
The review found that cannabinoids are effective in treating pain caused by rheumatic diseases, including back pain, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and others.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rheumatic
arthritic
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Nightshades and Inflammation Some people with arthritic conditions like gout have reported that eating nightshade vegetables like tomatoes, eggplant, and peppers can worsen their inflammation, swelling, and stiffness.8 Others say that these foods actually help lessen arthritis symptoms.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
10 May 2025
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The rhythmic pedaling movement can also help with pain or stiffness in arthritic hip, knee, or ankle joints.—
Tim Petrie, DPT,
Verywell Health,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Rheumatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rheumatic. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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