Ayurvedic Treatment Of Arthritis
About Arthritis
Arthritis is not a single disease, it is an inflammation and tenderness of one or more of your joints. There are more than 100 different types of arthritis and related conditions. People of all ages, sexes and races can and do have arthritis, and it is the leading cause of disability in India. More than 50 million adults and 300,000 children have some type of arthritis. It is most common among women and occurs more frequently as people get older.
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. Other common rheumatic conditions related to arthritis include gout, fibromyalgia, and rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
Different Types Of Arthritis
THREE MOST COMMON TYPES OF ARTHRITIS ARE WELL EXPLAINED BELOW:
OSTEOARTHRITIS:
Osteoarthritis is the most common chronic condition of the joints which effect millions of people worldwide. It occurs most often in knees,lower back and neck,hips, small joints of the fingers and the bases of the thumb and big toe.
Cartilage provides a smooth, gliding surface for joint motion and acts as a cushion between the bones. In Osteoarthritis, the cartilage breaks down, causing pain, swelling and problems moving the joint. In Some Cases, bones may break down and develop spurs growth. In the final stage, the cartilage wears away and bone rubs against bone leading to joint damage and more pain.
RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS:
Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory disorder that causes chronic inflammation of the joints. Autoimmune diseases are illnesses that occur when the body’s tissues are mistakenly attacked by their own immune system.In some people, the condition can damage a wide variety of body systems, including the skin, eyes, lungs, heart and blood vessels.
Rheumatoid arthritis occurs About 1.5 million people worldwide. In women, RA most commonly begins between ages 30 and 60. In men, it often occurs later in life.
ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS:
Ankylosing spondylitis is another from of arthritis which causes pain and swelling, mainly around the joints of the spine.
In this condition, due to inflammation around the spine, the body can create more of the mineral calcium. This mineral is normally used by the body to make bones strong. However, in ankylosing spondylitis the extra calcium can make new bits of bone grow in the spine, and this will cause pain and stiffness.
This condition typically causes pain in the second half of the night, and swelling of your back in the morning that lasts for more than half an hour.
Ankylosing spondylitis usually occurs between the ages of 20 and 30. It is more common among men.
What Are The Symptoms Of Arthritis?
THE COMMON SYMPTOMS OF ARTHRITIS ARE LISTED BELOW:
- Stiffness of the joint.
- Tenderness of the inflamed joint
- Swelling.
- Inflammation in the joints
- Sometimes, fever, weight loss and decreased range of motion.
What Are The Causes Of Arthritis?
The causes of arthritis depend on the form of arthritis. Causes include:
- Inheritance (such as in osteoarthritis).
- Injury, leading to degenerative arthritis.
- Infections, such as in the arthritis of Lyme disease.
- Abnormal metabolism (such as gout and pseudogout).
- Immune system dysfunction, such as in RA and SLE.
- An overactive immune system (such as rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus).
How Can Arthritis Be Diagnosed?
Earlier and accurate diagnosis can help to prevent irreversible damage and disability.
Imaging tests to see changes in the joints.
Joint Fluid Tests
