There are more than 100 form of arthritis which is causing lots of problems. Each and every type has own set of signs and symptoms. Therefore the doctors and the rheumatologists need to be very careful with the patient because they need to be sure about the type of arthritis first and then start a proper treatment. The most common type of arthritis is rheumatoid arthritis, gouty arthritis, osteoarthritis, knee arthritis where as others remain less known. Bursitis and neuritis are other type arthritis.
Gouty arthritis is because of deposition of uric acid crystals in the joints of the feet and legs. Rheumatoid arthritis causes chronic inflammation of joints and tissues around the joints, as well as organs in the body. Rheumatoid arthritis causes the joints to ache and make them totally deformed. It is caused due to auto immunity i.e. antibodies are formed against host’s cell. Women are more likely to affect with Rheumatoid arthritis as compared with men. Osteoarthritis is a degenerated disorder mostly affecting the older people. In osteoarthritis when joints work beyond its capacity they grind with each other which destroy the protective coating around the joints casing wear and tear. It is one of the kinds of nutritional deficiencies. Knee arthritis is triggered on the person generally above 50 years of age. Overweight person are more likely to get affected with knee arthritis. Medications and injections can used to treat knee arthritis. Knee replacement surgeries are also conducted in some cases. Therefore to restrict knee arthritis one should adopt weight loss programs.
The main cause of arthritis is still unknown but many researchers feel that it is caused when the immune system of the body affects the tissues related to the joints. Exposure to infection, bacteria and fungi may trigger rheumatoid arthritis. Transfer of certain genes from one generation to another also has a favorable chance of getting affected with this disease.
Arthritis can affect anyone. Men mostly suffer from pains related to knees, spine, and footprint whereas women tend to suffer from pains related to fingers, hands and spine. When there is continuous pain for a long time there are lots of chances of one being affected with arthritis? If such is the case one may consult a doctor for the same. The doctors will be able to tell that which type of arthritis you are suffering from. One should plan out proper treatment with the help of the doctor to control the level of arthritis. Exercise is also one the option to reduce the pain caused due to arthritis. Daily exercises are really helpful for the people who are suffering from this disease. Exercises like yoga, swimming cycling should be started slowly and steadily. There are also many household measures which one can do to reduce the pain. Drinking coconut milk, carrot juice, eating raw clove of garlic everyday are some of the household measures.
Balance diet also plays an important role to reprieve from the pain caused due to arthritis. A good diet includes food like fruits, cheese, and vegetables etc.
