INFLAMMATION OF JOINTS- ARTHRITIS.

ARTHRITIS- WHAT IT IS?

Arthritis is an inflammation of the joints. Can it affect single joint or multiple joints?
There are numerous types of arthritis, with different causes and treatment process. Two of the most common types are:-

TYPES OF ARTHRITIS INCLUDE

Osteoarthritis is a common type of arthritis. It’s mainly related to ageing or with some injury.
Autoimmune arthritis happens when our body’s immune system attacks healthy cells in our body by mistake. forex- Rheumatoid arthritis.
Juvenile arthritis is a kind of arthritis that happens in children.
Infectious arthritis is an infection that has spread from one part to another part of the body to the joint.
Psoriatic arthritis affects people with psoriasis, Gout It often starts in the big toe.
Symptoms of Osteoarthritis very painful type of arthritis that happens when too much uric acid builds up in the body.

SYMPTOMS OF OSTEOARTHRITIS MAY INCLUDE:

The symptoms of arthritis ie. majorly the inflammation of joints usually develop with time, but they may also appear suddenly.
Arthritis is most commonly seen in adults after the age of 65, but it can also develop in children, teens, and younger adults.
Arthritis is more common in women than men and in people who are overweight( obese)
Joint pain
Arthritis may lead to elevate blood pressure.
Stiffness at morning time or after you’ve been sitting for a while
Tenderness — the area is sore when you touch it
Lack of movement — the joint restrict complete its motion..
Grating — you might feel things rubbing together inside the joint
Bone spurs — lumps and bumps of bone from around the joint.

ARTHRITIS TREATMENT: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Protecting your joints is an important part of arthritis treatment.
With the help of an occupational therapist, you can learn easier ways to do your normal activities.
An occupational therapist can teach you how to: Avoid positions that strain your joints
Use your strongest joints and muscles while sparing a weaker one.
Provide braces or supports to protect certain joints.
Use grab bars in the bath.
Use modified doorknobs, canes, or walkers.
Use devises to help you with tasks such as opening jars or pulling up socks and zippers

ARTHRITIS TREATMENT: MEDICINE

Arthritis treatment is dependent upon the nature and seriousness of the underlying problems.
The main aim is to reduce inflammation and improve the proper function of affected joints before it Became serious problems occur.
To reduce pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis,
the doctor will probably prescribe acetaminophen or a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), such as Aleve.

The doctor may recommend corticosteroid joint injections to ease the pain and stiffness of affected joints.
Depending on the individual, results range from temporary relief to long-lasting suppression of symptoms.
The doctor may also inject a hyaluronic acid solution into your joints.
Hyaluronic acid mimics normal joint fluid and can reduce pain and increase mobility. Some examples are Hyalgan, Orthovisc, and Synvisc.

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