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5 Types of Arthritis that You Should be Aware of
- 11:13, 30th August 2018
- Test Organization
- Bones, Joints and Muscles
- Arthritis
Pain and swelling in joints have become commonplace. But, do you know there are different types of arthritis? Given below are some common forms of arthritis that you must know about to stay protected.
Rheumatoid Arthritis
This an autoimmune disease, which means that the immune system attacks joints, leading to inflammation and joint damage. The common signs of this condition include swelling in the knees, elbows, feet, ankles, jaw, neck, shoulder, hands and wrist. You might also experience pain and stiffness in those areas.
Lupus
Suffering from frequent body aches? Consult a doctor as it can be a sign of lupus. Lupus affects joints and vital organs of the body. It hinders the immune system from functioning and instead of defending your body from viruses, it causes pain all over the body. Mouth sores, fatigue, rashes, headaches, and hair loss are some of the common symptoms.
Psoriatic Arthritis
In this condition, people suffer from inflammation of the skin, as well as, joints. The skin disease starts first, which is followed by swelling of toes and fingers. It can also lead to discolored or pitted fingernails.
Osteoarthritis
This is where joints go through “wear and tear” due to overuse. Aging is the vital factor that leads to this, but it also happens due to obesity or joint injuries. The cartilage, present at the end of the bones, breaks down slowly and makes movement extremely painful. You may face pain while walking and difficulty in bending over, climbing stairs, gripping things and more.
Gout
Did you wake up with a sharp pain in your big toe? You may have gout! This condition is caused by the accumulation of uric acid in the joint. If gout goes untreated, it can damage the kidneys.
If you are suspecting that you may have any one of the aforementioned conditions, specialist help is at hand on Curedit.
