Arthritis is a General term used to describe painful conditions that affects the joints in the body or places where the bones come together . The condition mainly affects the wrsts , knees , fingers toes and hips . Arthritis is a condition affecting one in for adults . According to the Arthritis Foundation , more than 78 million people are expected to have doctor diagnosed Arthritis by the Year 2040 . But despite being such a widespread condition , it's not very well understood this disabling condition a little better .
There are primarily two types of arthritis :
Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid arthritis.
Osteoarthritis refers to a painful condition that affects joints at the hips , knees , neck , lower back , fingers and hands . Osteoarthritis is caused when the joints get injured due to repetative action while playing sports etc , it can also get worse and if the person is overweight . Osteoarthritis shouldn't be confused with osteoporosis which is very different condition . Rheumatoid arthritis is another form of disease which is autoimmune , it's an inflammatory disease where the person's immune system attacks the lining of the joints .
Symptoms of arthritis :
# pain
# stiffness
# immobility
# inflamation
# swelling
Repetarive actions , immune system , bodyweight , infections causes arthritis . Family history of Arthritis in parents or siblings makes one more prone . More the age , greater the risk of disease . People who have suffered joint injuries are more prone to arthritis . Being overweight can put pressure on joints , increasing the chance of arthris . Certain occupation like sports cause joint pain .
Complications of athritis : persistant join pain , malformation of joints , infectins anaemia , osteoporosis , lung disease , lymphoma .
To reduce some symptoms of Arthritis , alternative methods of healing can be considered like acupuncture , Yoga , Massage . Ginger , eucalyptus , aloe vera , green tea and turmeric are some of the ingredients that help in reducing the inflammation and pain in arthritic condition .
