Inflammation of one or more joints, causing pain and stiffness that can worsen with age.
Different types of
arthritis exist, each with different causes including wear and tear, infections
and underlying diseases.
Symptoms:
Requires a medical diagnosis
Symptoms include pain,
swelling, reduced range of motion and stiffness.
Treatments consists of
nutrition, Medication, Physiotherapy or Massage therapy
What
really causes arthritis?
Factors in the development of arthritis
include injury, abnormal metabolism, genetic makeup, infections, and immune
system dysfunction. Treatment aims to control pain, minimize joint damage, and
improve or maintain quality of life
The
Three Most Common Types of Arthritis
Osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis
the most common form of arthritis. Also called: OA, degenerative joint disease.
A type of arthritis that occurs when flexible tissue at the ends of bones wears
down.
The wearing down of the
protective tissue at the ends of bones (cartilage) occurs gradually and worsens
over time.
Symptoms:
Requires a medical diagnosis
Joint pain in the
hands, neck, lower back, knees or hips is the most common symptom.
Rheumatoid Arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease,
which means that the immune system attacks parts of the body—especially the
joints. Also called: RA
A chronic inflammatory
disorder affecting many joints, including those in the hands and feet.
In rheumatoid arthritis,
the body's immune system attacks its own tissue, including joints. In severe
cases, it attacks internal organs.
Symptoms: Requires a
medical diagnosis
Rheumatoid arthritis
affects joint linings, causing painful swelling. Over long periods of time, the
inflammation associated with rheumatoid arthritis can cause bone erosion and
joint deformity.
Psoriatic
Arthritis.
A form of arthritis that affects some
people who have the skin condition psoriasis.
Psoriatic arthritis is a type of
inflammatory arthritis.
Symptoms: Requires a
medical diagnosis
Symptoms include joint
pain, stiffness and swelling, which may flare and subside. Many people with the
condition are affected by morning stiffness. Even mild skin psoriasis can have
a significant degree of arthritis.
For Proper treatment visit your doctor or
Contact Lucy Active Natural Health Clinic (LANHC),
were we use holistic naturopathy approach to reverse and treat disease with the
use of meta-therapy, massage therapy, natural remedy, diet, e.t.c.
Dr. Lucy +2348133211086
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