Wednesday 27 July 2011

Arthritis and its Kinds


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Arthritis is a medical condition that makes it difficult for a person to move or walk. Pain, swelling and stiffness are common symptoms of the joint for a person suffering from the condition. Amongst all the symptoms, the most common is severe pain. The main cause for this is inflammation near the join area. Other causes can include strain of the muscles, wear and tear of the joint, joint diseases. Such individuals are easily tired. The disease is generally seen in elder people.

There various kinds of Arthritis. To name a few:

Rheumatoid arthritis – this is a disorder where the systematic inflammation takes place in the joints, specifically those which are responsible for movement. The articular cartilage gets destroyed.

Psoriatic arthritis – This kind develops in people who have skin disease called the psoriasis – which is chronic in nature. Almost as high as 32% of the people with this disease, develop the psoriatic arthritic.

Septic arthritis –   This kind develops from infections in the area where bones meet in sockets making movement possible. This is common in people who have artificial limb aids to support their body.

But the regular arthritis that appears with age is more common. Doctors online are available to help and guide patients and are easy to communicate with. They can provide one with relevant guidance.

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