WHAT IS ARTHRITIS?
Arthritis is disorder in a joint featuring inflammation.
A joint is an area of the body where two different bones meet. A joint plays the role of moving the body parts connected by its bones.
Arthritis is often accompanied by pains in the joint.
Joint pain is referred to as arthralgia. When four or more joints are involved, the arthritis is known as polyarthritis.
POSSIBLE CAUSES:
Injury which may lead to degenerative arthritis
abnormal metabolism, also may lead to gout and pseudogout.
Inheritance, such as in osteoarthritis
infections.
arthritis of Lyme disease
immune system dysfunction, such as in RA and SLE
SYMPTOMS OF ARTHRITIS:
Joint pain, stiffness, and swelling are the most common symptoms of arthritis. One's range of motion may also decrease, and one may experience redness of the skin around the joint. Many people with arthritis notice their symptoms are worse in the morning.
However, in cases of RA, one may feel tired or experience a loss of appetite due to the inflammation the immune system’s activity causes. One may also become anemic — meaning your red blood cell count decreases — or have a slight fever. Severe RA can cause joint deformity if left untreated.
WHAT CAN BE DONE ABOUT ARTHRITIS?
There are many things that can be done to preserve joint function, mobility and quality of life. Learning about the disease and treatment options, making time for physical activity and maintaining a healthy weight are essential.
TREATMENT FOR ARTHRITIS:
The treatment of arthritis is very dependent on the precise type of arthritis present. An accurate diagnosis increases the chances for successful treatment.
Treatments available are:
°physical therapy
°home remedies
°splinting
°cold-pack application
°paraffin wax dips
°anti-inflammatory drugs
°pain medications
°immune-altering medications
°biologic medications
° surgical operations.
N/B: Pain from osteoarthritis of the knee can be relieved by hyaluronic acid injections. Rheumatoid arthritis can require medications that suppress the immune system.
Low back arthritis that is irritating nerves of the spine can require surgical repair.
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