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Joint Pain, Swelling, Restriction of movement, Multiple Joint Swelling, Rheumatoid Disease

  • ARTHRITIS
  • Types of Arthritis

The word “arthritis” means “joint inflammation.”

  • Inflammation is one of the body’s natural reactions to disease or injury, and includes swelling, pain, and stiffness.

  • Inflammation that lasts for a very long time or recurs, as in arthritis, can lead to tissue damage.

  • A joint is where two or more bones come together, such as the hip or knee. The bones of a joint are covered with a smooth, spongy material called cartilage, which cushions the bones and allows the joint to move without pain

  • With arthritis, an area in or around a joint becomes inflamed, causing pain, stiffness and, sometimes, difficulty moving. Some types of arthritis also affect other parts of the body, such as the skin and internal organs.

There are more than 100 different types of arthritis. Some of the more common types include:

  • Osteoarthritis. This is the most common type of arthritis. It occurs when the cartilage covering the end of the bones gradually wears away. Without the protection of the cartilage, the bones begin to rub against each other and the resulting friction leads to pain and swelling.

  • Osteoarthritis can occur in any joint, but most often affects the hands and weight-bearing joints such as the knee, hip and facet joints (in the spine). 

  • Rheumatoid arthritis.Rheumatoid arthrind most commonly involvestis is a long-lasting disease that can affect joints in any part of the body except the lower back a the hands, wrists, knees, and feet. With rheumatoid arthritis, the immune system — the body’s defense system against disease — mistakenly attacks itself and causes the joint lining to swell. The inflammation then spreads to the surrounding tissues, and can eventually damage cartilage and bone. In more severe cases, rheumatoid arthritis can affect other areas of the body, such as the skin, eyes, lungs, and nerves.

  • Gout.Gout is a painful condition that occurs when the body cannot eliminate a natural substance called uric acid. The excess uric acid forms needle-like crystals in the joints that cause intense inflammation. Gout most often affects the big toe, knee, and wrist joints.

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