| The term 'Arthritis' is derived from the Greek words | | | | at any age. |
| 'arthron' meaning 'joint' and 'itis' meaning inflammation. | | | | Osteoarthritis: This is the most common of the types |
| It refers to more than 100 different types of arthritis | | | | of arthritis. It has been discovered to be the cause |
| conditions. The common denominator for all these | | | | of severe strain and the wearing away of the |
| conditions is joint and musculoskeletal (bones and | | | | cartilage in the joints of the foot. |
| muscle) pain. Arthritis is not just a disease of the old | | | | Gout: This type of arthritis is associated with foot |
| though many older people do have arthritis. | | | | complications. It affects the big toe most of the |
| Arthritis is a joint (the area of the body where two | | | | time. |
| different bones meet) disorder. Rheumatoid arthritis, | | | | Juvenile arthritis: Unfortunately, children are not left |
| osteoarthritis, gout, pseudogout, psoriatic arthritis, | | | | out of this deadly disease known as arthritis. Juvenile |
| and fibromyalgia are some common types. As a | | | | arthritis affects mostly children before the age of |
| degenerative joint disease, it is the major cause of | | | | sixteen, which is why it is called Juvenile arthritis. |
| disability in older people. So it is better to consult | | | | Treatment of Arthritis: |
| physician as early as possible if any of the following | | | | 1] Physical therapy |
| symptoms persists. Let's discuss the symptoms, | | | | 2] Splinting |
| diagnosis, and cure for arthritis. | | | | 3] Cold pack application |
| Causes of Arthritis: | | | | 4] Paraffin wax dips |
| 1] Old age is the most common reason for arthritis. | | | | 5] Anti- inflammation medications |
| As one ages, the cartilage on his joints wear off. Too | | | | 6] Immune-altering medication |
| much damage sustained by the joints would lead to | | | | 7] Surgical operations |
| arthritis. Throughout the years, the cartilage in the | | | | 8] Cheese - It is an excellent source of calcium for |
| joints would begin to thin out. | | | | bones, and protein for muscles and other |
| 2] Obesity and too much physical activities are the | | | | joint-supporting tissues. |
| other common causes. | | | | 9] Banana - It is perhaps a rich source of potassium, |
| 3] Genetics has a major role to play in all families and | | | | but has also good sources of arthritis-fighting vitamin |
| often diseases can be found even before they start | | | | B6, folate, and vitamin C. |
| showing signs, simply by looking at your family | | | | 10] Green tea - It contains hundreds of powerful |
| history. | | | | antioxidant chemicals called polyphenols and may help |
| 4] The onset of childhood arthritis may follow an | | | | prevent or ease symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. |
| infection or injury, but these events do not cause | | | | 11] Salmon - It is among the richest sources of |
| the arthritis. With childhood arthritis, the body's | | | | healthy fats, making it an ideal source of omega-3 |
| immune system stops working properly. | | | | fatty acids. |
| Arthritis Symptoms: | | | | Surgical operations are the best solution for long-term |
| -Pain and limited functionality of joints | | | | treatment. Joint replacement surgery is one of the |
| -Inflammation of joints | | | | most popular surgeries these days. Medications along |
| Types of Arthritis: | | | | with proper diet & exercise are fruitful in |
| Rheumatoid Arthritis: This type of arthritis is not | | | | controlling the pain, but they can't cure arthritis. |
| restricted to any particular age. It can happen to you | | | | |