World Arthritis Day 2024: Arthritis is also called gout. It is a condition in which there is swelling, or pain in one or more joints. It affects the bones, cartilage, and tissue of the joints. It is of many types and each type has different causes and symptoms.
Types of arthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis: It is an autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system attacks healthy tissue, causing inflammation in the joints.
- Osteoarthritis: This is a degenerative disease that occurs with age and involves the breakdown of the cartilage of the joints.
- Gout: This is a type of arthritis in which uric acid crystals accumulate in the blood, causing severe pain and swelling in the joints.
- Inflammatory arthritis: In this type of arthritis, there is inflammation in the joints due to infection, injury,, or other diseases.
Symptoms of Arthritis
- Joint pain
- swollen joints
- stiffness in joints
- Decreased mobility of joints
- Tiredness
- Fever
- Weight loss
Causes of Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis usually occurs with age.
- Some types of arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis, can run in families.
- Injury to the joints can cause arthritis.
- Some types of infections can cause arthritis.
- Obesity increases pressure on joints and can increase the risk of arthritis.
Ways to prevent arthritis
- People suffering from obesity should control their increasing weight, which can help in reducing the pressure on the joints.
- By exercising daily, you can get relief from many problems.
- Eat healthy things.
- Avoid smoking, cigarette, and alcohol consumption.
- To get relief from any such problem, consult a doctor.
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