Patient WD c/o stiffness that lasts for less than 30 minutes and patient SM c/o of stiffness that lasts for about an hour. Based off this classification patient WD has __ and patient SM has __.
WD who had stiffness <30 minutes: OASM who had stiffness ~1 hour: RA
Based on the duration of their stiffness, patient WD exhibits symptoms consistent with Early Morning Stiffness (EMS), which is a common symptom of Rheumatoid Arthritis. EMS typically lasts for less than 30 minutes and is a characteristic feature of RA.
On the other hand, patient SM displays symptoms consistent with Prolonged Morning Stiffness (PMS), which can be caused by several conditions including osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and fibromyalgia. PMS typically lasts for more than an hour and is usually associated with joint pain and inflammation.
It is important to note that further assessments and medical evaluations are needed to confirm the diagnosis and manage these symptoms appropriately.
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