Arthritis is a
common condition that causes pain and inflammation in a joint. There are more
than 100 different types of arthritis, all of which have different causes and
treatment methods.
Arthritis is
most commonly seen in adults over the age of 65 but it can also develop in
children and teens. According to the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, arthritis is more common in women than men and in those that are
overweight
Types of arthritis:
Inflammatory arthritis - such as rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing
spondylitis, gout
Symptoms:
·
Redness
·
Joint
swelling
·
Joint
pain
·
Joint
stiffness
·
Loss
of joint function
Often, only a
few of these symptoms are present.
Inflammation may
also be associated with general "flu"-like symptoms including:
·
Fever
·
Chills
·
Fatigue/loss
of energy
·
Headaches
·
Loss
of appetite
·
Muscle
stiffness
Degenerative or mechanical arthritis:
Degenerative
Joint Disease is a non-infectious, progressive disorder of the weight bearing
joints. The normal articular joint cartilage is smooth, white and translucent.
It is composed of cartilage cells imbedded in a sponge-like middle, or matrix,
made of collagen, protein polysaccharides and water. With early, primary
degenerative arthritis, the cartilage becomes yellow and opaque with localized
areas of softening and roughening of the surfaces.
Symptoms:
The main symptom
is pain, causing loss of ability and often stiffness. "Pain" is
generally described as a sharp ache or a burning sensation in the associated
muscles and tendons. Degenerative Joint can cause a crackling noise when the
affected joint is moved or touched and people may experience muscle spasms and
contractions in the tendons. Occasionally, the joints may also be filled with
fluid. Some people report increased pain associated with cold temperature, high
humidity, and/or a drop in barometric pressure, but studies have had mixed
results.
Soft tissue musculoskeletal pain:
Musculoskeletal
pain affects the bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves. It can be
acute or chronic. Musculoskeletal pain can be localized in one area, or
widespread.
Lower back pain
is the most common type of musculoskeletal pain. Other common types include
tendonitis, myalgia, and stress fractures.
Symptoms:
·
Localized
or widespread pain that can worsen with movement
·
Aching
or stiffness of the entire body
·
The
feeling that your muscles have been pulled or overworked
·
Fatigue
·
Sleep
disturbances
·
Twitching
muscles
·
The
sensation of "burning" in your muscles
Back pain:
Back pain is
pain felt in the back that usually originates from the muscles, nerves, bones,
joints or other structures in the spine.
Symptoms:
·
Upper,
Middle, and Low Back Pain Symptoms
·
Get
the facts on the aches and pains that signal back problems.
Low Back Strain:
One of the main
causes of back pain, whether acute or chronic, is low back strain.
Nighttime Back Pain
Nighttime back
pain is a special type of lower back pain that could indicate a serious problem
with your spain.
Connective tissue disease - such as lupus, sclerosis, Sjogren’s syndrome
These disorders
often involve the joints, muscles, and skin, but they can also involve other
organs and organ systems including the eyes, heart, lungs, kidneys,
gastrointestinal tract, and blood vessels.
Symptoms:
·
General
feeling of being unwell. This malaise may be accompanied by increased fatigue
and a mild fever.
·
Cold
and numb fingers or toes. In response to cold or stress, your fingers or toes
might turn white and then purplish blue. After warming, the fingers or toes
turn red.
·
Swollen
fingers or hands. Some people experience
swelling to the point where the fingers resemble sausages.
·
Muscle
and joint pain. Joints may become deformed, similar to what occurs with
rheumatoid arthritis.
·
Rash,
Red or reddish brown patches may appear over the knuckles.
Infectious arthritis:
Septic arthritis
is an intensely painful infection in a joint. The joint can become infected
with germs that travel through your bloodstream from another part of your body.
Symptoms:
·
Chills
·
Fatigue
and generalized weakness
·
Fever
·
Inability
to move the limb with the infected joint
·
Severe
pain in the affected joint, especially with movement
·
Swelling
·
Warmth
Metabolic arthritis:
Metabolic
arthritis is caused by a buildup of uric acid in the blood. This acid
crystallizes and the crystals deposit in the joints. Eventually, this causes
sudden attacks of excruciating pain, redness, and swelling.
Symptoms:
·
Intense
pain
·
Heat
and swelling around the joint
·
A
feeling of the skin stretching or tearing
·
Pressure
around the affected area
· The
pain may be so unbearable that not even the weight of a blanket or sheet can be
tolerated on the affected area.
Treatment
Homeopathy
treatment helps for Arthritis. And helps to
prevent further recurrence also.
Whom to contact for Arthritis Treatment
Homeopathy Specialist doctor’s Treats many cases of all types of In
his experience with successful results. Many patients get relief after taking
treatment from Doctor’s. Doctor visits Chennai at Vivekanantha Homeopathy
Clinic, Velachery, Chennai 42. To get appointment please call 9786901830, +91
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