The term ‘Arthritis’ refers to a group of joint disorders which silently eats away at joint integrity, shape and function. You come to realize its presence only in the later stages, when you can no longer use the affected joint normally. Arthritis can be extremely painful and debilitating. It has the power to make you suffer from chronic pain and stop you from completing even simple daily tasks.
Types of Arthritis
There are various types of Arthritis. Some of them are as follows:
• Osteoarthritis
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Gout
• Ankylosing Spondylitis
• Septic Arthritis
• Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Out of the multiple known types of Arthritis, Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis are the most common. While they are classified under the label ‘Arthritis’, they are two different types of diseases. Osteoarthritis refers to the gradual degeneration of joint structure, whereas Rheumatoid Arthritis occurs due to a faulty autoimmune reaction in which the body’s immune system starts to attack its own healthy joint tissue.
Identifying Arthritis
If you have two or more of the following symptoms, there is a high probability that you are suffering from Arthritis:
• Lack of strength in a particular joint or limb
• High degree of stiffness (especially in the morning)
• Chronic joint pain
• Feeling weak and tired constantly
• Redness and warmth around a joint
• Reduced range of motion
What causes Arthritis?
The problem of Arthritis primarily affects the intricate structures in and around your joints. One important joint tissue is called cartilage. It is a firm and flexible connective tissue which protects the joint from sudden pressure or movement by acting as a shock-absorber.
Some degree of degeneration of joint tissue is inevitable with age. However, when the gradual wear-and-tear begins to cause discomfort and loss of joint function, then it must be treated as a problem.
Who are at risk?
• Age: On an average, the elderly are most at risk from various types of Arthritis, especially Osteoarthritis.
• Obesity: Carrying extra weight puts enormous stress on the joints, leading to greater degeneration of supportive tissue.
• Injury: People who take part in physically intensive activities like football or tennis may suffer from injuries that degrade joint health.
• Genetic abnormalities: If you have people with Arthritis in your immediate family, then there is a high risk that you too will suffer from this problem.
• Diabetes: Research has found that people with Diabetes are at higher risk of suffering from Arthritis than people with normal metabolism.
• Degree of usage: If your occupation requires you to execute repetitive motions involving one particular joint, then that joint may suffer from Arthritis in the near future.
What you should do if you have Arthritis
If you think you have some kind of Arthritis then firstly, you need to calm down. Yes, Arthritis is a major joint issue but worrying about it will not solve the problem. You need to reduce the use of the affected joint for at least a few weeks. Furthermore, you should visit a specialized clinic with wide experience in treating joint problems. The doctors may ask you to undergo blood tests and X-ray scans. You should give the doctor all necessary details regarding your daily activities, general lifestyle and diet. Instead of disregarding or hiding the problem, you need to tackle it head-on and follow the advice of a medical expert.
By Khalid Md. Saifullah
Naturoveda Health World
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