Arthritis

Joint-itisArthritis is a very uncomfortable and unbearable illness to have. With there being over 100 forms of arthritis, there is also a ton of ways to get it. The most common of the hundred types is called osteoarthritis. There is also rheumatoid arthritis, gout and lupus. These are also seen quite often. This is a result of trauma to the affected joint. This could also be because of infection and age. The worst part of arthritis is said to be the pain that it brings. It is said to be a daily struggle and it can be a serious annoyance.The types of ArthritisRheumatoid arthritis is when the body’s tissues start to get attacked by the body for no apparent reason. This attack may not just be focused on the joint. I can pin point all kinds of other areas as well. The bones connected by damaged cartilage and joint lining begin to rub together and erode. For anyone who is going through this, it can be quite painful. The areas on the body that are affected most are the fingers, writs, knees and elbows. If not treated in its early stages, rheumatoid arthritis can lead to deformities in these affected areas. Again, if treated as soon as you notice the problem is occulting, treatment can begin and you should be able to live a full life with it.Osteoarthritis is very different from rheumatoid. With Osteo a larger area can be affected, not just the small joints. These can include feet, back, hips or someone’s knee. This eroding of bones usually occurs over a period of time instead of right away. The awful pain usually begins with simply walking and moves on from there to where you can feel it even when you are laying down to go to bed. Major risks of Osteoarthritis are obesity, sedentary lifestyle, prior joint trauma and repetitive joint use. This also does not have a cure, but can also be prevented and made to feel a bit better.With severe arthritis you can get lupus. This is commonly seen as a collagen vascular disorder. Other than the pain there are other side effects such as skin rash, hair loss, kidney problems, pain that happens quite often in the joints, and extreme photosensitivity. Lupus is more of a problem with someone’s immune system. There are four main types of lupus that all have their differences. This is also a very painful joint problem that s caught sooner is better.Gout is an inflammation in the joint caused by uric acid crystals. Gout has been known to start with one joint and slowly migrate to others within short amount of time. Gout is a serious matter that must be taken care of right away. This is something that can actually cripple the bones and give the person who has it a deformity. This can be when fingers start to bend back and not go back to their original spot. This can be painful and annoying.Signs to watch out forAlthough each type of arthritis is very different there are a few common tells that you may have it with each. This because they can all cause swelling, joint stiffness and constant pain. If you are not able to use your hand or walk correctly because of pain and inflammation this is a huge sign of arthritis. Feelings of tiredness and a fever to go along with that will make you have to call the doctor. A few others tell of arthritis are weight loss to an extreme degree, poor sleeping problems, muscle aches and extreme tenderness and difficulty moving a specific joint. When you start to gain muscle weakness and loss of flexibility it may be the signs of a more advanced arthritis tat needs to be checked out right away.