All You Need to Know About Arthritis
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| An X-ray scan showing arthritis pain in ankle joint |
Arthritis – inflammation of the joints - isn’t confined to
people who are elderly. It can affect everyone, including children. According
to research, about 54
million adults and 300 thousand children have arthritis of one kind
or another. If you feel that your joints hurt too much, read this article to decipher
if you are suffering from arthritis. We’ll be taking a look at arthritis types,
symptoms, and causes in this article.
Arthritis can occur in any joint of your body including
your knees, ankles, elbows, wrists, and fingers. If you’re suffering from
arthritis, you will feel pain and sometimes swelling in affected joints. This can make it difficult or painful to
complete everyday tasks.
Types of Arthritis
Arthritis refers to about 120
different types of diseases. Some of the most common forms of arthritis are
listed below.
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Osteoarthritis
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Rheumatoid arthritis
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Psoriatic arthritis
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Gout
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Lupus
Causes
Arthritis can occur for various reasons and each subtype of
arthritis has its own causes. Let’s take a look at the different types of
arthritis individually.
Osteoarthritis
The joints in your body have a jelly-like protective covering called cartilage. It protects your joints from wear and tear, allowing you to move easily. Osteoarthritis is the condition when the cartilage in your body breaks down because of injuries, stress or due to increasing age. This causes pain when you move your joints.
Rheumatoid Arthritis
This type of arthritis is an autoimmune disease which means
that your body’s immune system attacks your joints. The reason why the body
reacts this way is not yet known.
Psoriatic Arthritis
This type of arthritis is part of a medical condition
called psoriasis in which patients develop red and white patches of inflamed
and itchy skin.
Gout
This type of arthritis develops when the level of uric acid
become elevated. The excess uric acid builds up in different parts of your body
including your joints. It may occur if you consume foods that contain high
amounts of uric acid or your kidneys have failed to process the uric acid
produced by your body.
Lupus
Lupus is a condition in which your immune system attacks
your body parts including joints, brain, kidneys, skin, and other organs. The
reason why your immune system acts this way is not exactly known.
Symptoms
Different types of arthritis have different symptoms. These
are common signs that indicate you have arthritis.
Osteoarthritis
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Sharp pain in joints
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Difficulty in walking
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Joints become stiff when you wake up
Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Sharp pain in joints
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Stiffness and swelling in joints
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Symmetrical pattern of pain. This means if your
right hand is affected, your left hand will also be affected.
Psoriatic Arthritis
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Swollen fingers and toes
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Discolored fingernails
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Sharp pain and stiffness in joints
Gout
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Stiff joints
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Sharp joint pain usually in your toes, elbows,
ankles, knees, or fingers.
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Redness and swelling of joints
Lupus
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Sharp pain in joints
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Headache
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Swollen limbs
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Rashes around cheeks
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Mouth sores
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Hair loss
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Anemia
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Chest pain
If you think your body is exhibiting these symptoms, you
should get yourself checked by a doctor. Arthritis can be managed with proper
medication and exercises if diagnosed at an early stage. However, most types of
arthritis cannot be completely cured. So, visit your doctor today to know if
you have arthritis.
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