Arthritis

Disease Blog:Arthritis

Arthritis is the inflammation of one or multiple joints of the human body. Arthritis usually cause pain in joints of body and causes stiffness.Also, arthritis worsens as a person age.The most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Arthritis usually is caused by a injury or old age.

Symptoms:joint tenderness,joint redness, stiffness in joints, joint warmth, and fatigue. Arthritis can also cause limited reduction of movement from human joints. Most types of arthritis can be caused by uric acid crystal, diseases, or infections. Some underlying diseases that can cause arthritis are lupus or psoriasis. 

Treatment:For general arthritis, usually analgesics will reduce the pain. Non-steroidal anti-flammatory drugs help control both inflammation and pain of the joints. Another known treatment that helps with arthritis is physical therapy. Physical Therapy can help increase the range of motion of the joints and body. Other treatments that can also help are acupuncture,electrical nerve stimulation, yoga, and massages.

Weight loss,exercise activities, and heat/cold application can also help with treating arthritis but has not been scientifically proven. 

Ref:http://www.webmd.com/arthritis/