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One or more joints that are swollen and sore is called arthritis. Joint stiffness and pain are the primary symptoms of arthritis, and they usually get worse with age. Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis are the two most prevalent forms of arthritis.
The firm, slick substance called cartilage, which covers the ends of bones where they meet to create joints, deteriorates as a result of osteoarthritis. The illness known as rheumatoid arthritis occurs when the body’s immune system targets the joints, starting with the joint lining.
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Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, the two primary forms of arthritis, harm joints in different ways.
• Wear-and-tear deterioration to a joint’s cartilage is the cause of osteoarthritis. This deterioration may take years to manifest, or it may be accelerated by an infection or joint damage.
• The strong membrane lining the joint capsule, which encloses all the joint components, is attacked by the immune system of the body in rheumatoid arthritis. The synovial membrane, which lines the inside, swells and becomes inflammatory
The joints are the primary site of arthritis signs and symptoms. Signs and symptoms of arthritis can vary depending on the type and may include:
The type of arthritis being treated determines the drugs that are utilized. Typical drugs for arthritis include:
Some kinds of arthritis can benefit from physical therapy. Exercises can strengthen the muscles that surround joints and increase range of motion. Braces or splints could be necessary in some situations.
Doctors may recommend surgery if conservative methods are ineffective, such as:
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