Arthritis
The term arthritis stands for joint inflammation and comprises different diseases. It includes pain, swelling, and stiffness in a specific area of the body, and if the inflammation lasts long, then it might lead to tissue damage. If you have arthritis, then the affected area will become inflamed and cause stiffness and pain. It is an extremely common disease that occurs in one out of five people.
What is arthritis?
Arthritis causes immense pain in the affected joint area and makes it difficult to perform movements in the area. Treatment
of arthritis includes physical therapy, tons of rest, exercise, drugs, hot or cold compresses, and sometimes surgery. With surgery, the joint damage is corrected, and the progression of the disease is prevented. Dr. Dibya Singha offers the best orthopedic consultation in Bhubaneswar, so if you are suffering
from joint pain, then it is a good choice to visit him.
Types of arthritis
Arthritis is a common disease seen in many
individuals. However, it is identified that arthritis becomes more common with
growing age. There are different kinds of arthritis, namely;
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Osteoarthritis is the most familiar kind of arthritis. It wears
out the cartilage of your bones and makes them rub against one another. You can
experience pain in your hips, fingers, and knees.
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Gout is an extremely painful condition that occurs when the body
fails to eliminate uric acid. The excess acid in the body causes the formation
of needle-like crystals, which cause excruciating pain and immense swelling.
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Rheumatoid arthritis is a long-lasting disease that prompts the
immune system of the body to attack the joints. Consequently, there is swelling
in the joint lining, and the nearby tissues are damaged.
Symptoms of arthritis
The symptoms of arthritis usually vary with the
type. Osteoarthritis does not cause any significant symptoms, but others do.
Some of the most common symptoms of arthritis include;
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Swelling
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Fever
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Rash
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Stiffness
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Fatigue
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Pain and redness
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Joint deformity
Risks of arthritis
Since the treatment of arthritis often includes
the consumption of drugs, there are certain risks associated with it. You might
experience;
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Stomach pain
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High blood pressure
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Infection
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Sore mouth
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Weight gain
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Sleep problems
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Headaches
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Nausea and vomiting
However, if the condition becomes serious and
you experience vision problems, heart attacks, shortness of breath, bleeding,
dizziness, etc., then consult your doctor immediately.
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