Arthritis is extremely common, but it has not been well understood. “Arthritis” is not a disease; it is a ready-made means of joint pain or joint disease. There are more than one hundred different types of inflammation and related diseases. People of all ages, genders and races will and do suffer from inflammatory diseases, which is the main reason why the United States loses its ability to work. More than 50 million adults and 300,000 children have an inflammatory disease. This is most typical among girls and increases with the development of the individual.
Common inflammatory diseases Joint symptoms manifest as swelling, pain, stiffness and reduced movement. They will remain at the same level for many years, but as time goes by, they may progress or intensify. Severe inflammatory conditions can cause chronic pain, unable to attempt daily activities and make steering or climbing stairs troublesome. Inflammatory diseases can cause permanent joint changes. These changes are also obvious, such as finger joint deformation, but usually only visible on X-rays. Certain types of inflammatory diseases also affect the intestines, eyes, lungs, kidneys and skin due to joints.
There are different types of arthritis:
Degenerative inflammatory disease
Osteoarthritis is the most typical inflammatory disease. Once the bone spur (the smooth filling surface at the end of the bone) wears, the bone rubs against the bone, causing pain, swelling and stiffness. As time goes by, the joints will lose strength and the pain may become chronic. Risk factors include overweight, medical history, age, and previous injuries (eg, anterior cruciate ligament or ACL tear).
When the joint symptoms of arthritis are mild or moderate, they can be treated as follows:
- Balance activities and rest
- Using hot and cold therapy
- Regular physical exercise
- Maintain a healthy weight
- Strengthen the muscles around the joint to provide lateral support
- Use useful equipment
- Taking over-the-counter (OTC) painkillers or anti-inflammatory drugs
- Avoid excessive repetitive motion
Many joint-management methods are also useful if joint symptoms are severe, leading to a limitation in quality of life and quality of life, but joint replacement is also necessary.
Stay active, maintain a healthy weight, avoid injuries and repeat the exercise to prevent osteoarthritis.