Ocular and oral problems in arthritis. How to recognize, when to refer

Postgrad Med. 1985 Sep 1;78(3):87-93, 96-7. doi: 10.1080/00325481.1985.11699114.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / adverse effects
  • Arthritis / complications*
  • Arthritis / drug therapy
  • Arthritis, Reactive / complications
  • Arthritis, Rheumatoid / complications
  • Eye Diseases / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / complications
  • Mouth Diseases / chemically induced
  • Mouth Diseases / etiology*
  • Mouth Mucosa / drug effects
  • Sjogren's Syndrome / complications
  • Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome / etiology

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents