Arthritis Pain
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Understanding Arthritis Pain
Overview
Arthritis, meaning "joint inflammation," impacts joints throughout the body, such as the knees, shoulders, and wrists. Healthy joints are cushioned by cartilage and enveloped in a synovial sheath, which produces fluid to reduce friction. Arthritis-inflamed joints can cause pain, swelling, redness, heat, stiffness, and restricted movement. It encompasses over 100 related diseases, but the most prevalent types are osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and gout. Affecting around 80 million Americans, particularly those over 65, arthritis is chronic and incurable, but its symptoms can be managed through various treatments.
Types of Arthritis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is the most widespread form of arthritis. It primarily affects cartilage, the cushioning tissue at the ends of bones within a joint. This condition can cause cartilage to wear down, leading to bones rubbing directly against each other, which results in pain, swelling, and potentially disability. Often affecting large, weight-bearing joints like the knees, hips, and feet, it can also impact the hands, lower back, and neck.
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disorder that can affect joints and other parts of the body, including skin, lungs, eyes, and blood vessels. As an autoimmune disease, it causes the immune system to mistakenly attack the body's own tissues, leading to joint inflammation. Symptoms include pain, stiffness, swelling, and potential loss of function, with notable fatigue and fever. This type of arthritis typically affects joints symmetrically, such as both knees simultaneously.
Gout
Gout is an intensely painful condition characterized by sudden joint pain, swelling, and stiffness, often with redness and warmth. It occurs when the body fails to eliminate uric acid, resulting in crystal deposits in the joints. Gout attacks can be triggered by stress, alcohol, drugs, or other illnesses, commonly affecting the lower body joints like the knees, heels, ankles, or toes.
Conclusion
While arthritis remains a chronic and incurable condition, understanding its types and symptoms can aid in effective management. Treatment options are available to alleviate pain and improve quality of life, emphasizing the importance of seeking medical guidance for individualized care strategies.
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