Arthritis is a term derived from Greek words ‘Arturo’ which means ‘Joint ‘, ‘itis’ means ‘inflammation’. Arthritis can be a major cause of disability. Arthritis usually involves inflammation or degeneration of joints. Because of these changes, there can be pain in particular part when you use that joint. For more info about prnewswire.com click here.
Arthritis is most common in the following areas of the body:
•Hands
•Feet
•Hips
•Knees
•Lower back
How Arthritis is caused?
Exact causes of some type of Arthritis are unknown. Researchers are looking into the role of genetics, and lifestyle.
Although some factors could be:
1.Age. Joints get worn down as age grows up. About 1 in 5 adults develop any form of Arthritis.
2.Sex. The common types of Arthritis except gout are diagnosed more in women compared to men.
3.Genes. Some types of Arthritis such as Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus etc., are carried to generations.
4.Body mass. Excessive weight can exceed the weight bearing capacity of
5.Joints resulting in joint inflammation.
6.Infections. Bacteria and viruses can infect the joints and trigger the inflammation.
7.Injuries. Damage to the joints also causes joint inflammation.
8.Workload. Heavy lifting jobs can stress the joints, or cause injury resulting the risk of arthritis.
Symptoms of Arthritis:
Early symptoms of Arthritis can be
•Pain, swelling or stiffness in one or multiple joints.
•Morning stiffness in and around the joint lasting at least an hour.
•Reduced range of motion.
•Joint deformities.
•Sometimes fever, fatigue, weight loss and Anemia.
•Physical inactivity due to stiffness in joints.
•Warm, red skin over the joint.
Don’t ignore this arthritis!
In our daily life, we are ignoring the minute pains which could worsen in the future. If you are one of them with the above symptoms, meet a Rheumatologist soon and learn about the management of arthritis.
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