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Hands affected by rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune form of arthritis |
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Arthritis (from Greek
arthro-, joint +
-itis, inflammation; plural: arthritides) is a form of
joint disorder that involves
inflammation of one or more joints.
There are over 100 different forms of arthritis.
The most common form,
osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease), is a result of trauma to the joint, infection of the joint, or age. Other arthritis forms are
rheumatoid arthritis,
psoriatic arthritis, and related
autoimmune diseases.
Septic arthritis is caused by joint
infection.
The major complaint by individuals who have arthritis is
joint pain. Pain is often a constant and may be localized to the joint affected. The pain from arthritis is due to
inflammation that occurs around the joint, damage to the joint from disease, daily wear and tear of joint, muscle
strains caused by forceful movements against stiff, painful joints and
fatigue.
Signs and symptoms
Regardless of the type of arthritis, the common symptoms for all arthritis disorders include varied levels of pain,
swelling,
joint stiffness,
and sometimes a constant ache around the joint(s). Arthritic disorders
like lupus and rheumatoid can also affect other organs in the body with a
variety of symptoms.
It is common in advanced arthritis for significant secondary changes
to occur. For example, in someone who has limited their physical
activity:
These changes can also impact on life and social roles, such as community involvement.
Gout
Gout is caused by deposition of
uric acid
crystals in the joint, causing inflammation. There is also an uncommon
form of gouty arthritis caused by the formation of rhomboid crystals of
calcium pyrophosphate known as
pseudogout.
In the early stages, the gouty arthritis usually occur in one joint,
but with time, it can occur in many joints and be quite crippling. The
joints in gout can often become swollen and lose function.
Treatment
There is
no cure(really???) for either rheumatoid or osteoarthritis. Treatment options vary depending on the type of arthritis and include
physical therapy, lifestyle changes (including exercise and weight control),
orthopedic bracing, medications.
Joint replacement surgery
may be required in eroding forms of arthritis. Medications can help
reduce inflammation in the joint which decreases pain. Moreover, by
decreasing inflammation, the joint damage may be slowed..
Why dont try HERBS???
Herba HPA untuk Masalah Gout...!!!
