WHAT IS ARTHRITIS?

Arthritis is a broad term that covers a group of over 100 diseases. 

The word “arthritis” means “joint inflammation.” 

Inflammation is one of your body’s natural reactions to disease or injury. It includes swelling, pain, and stiffness. Inflammation that lasts a very long time or comes back, as in arthritis, can lead to tissue damage.

A joint is where two or more bones come together, such as the hip or knee.

Some types of arthritis also affect other parts of the body, such as the skin and internal organs. About 1 in 5 adults has some form of arthritis. It can happen to anyone, but it becomes more common as you age.

Some joints naturally wear down as you age. Lots of people develop arthritis after that normal, lifelong wear and tear. Some types of arthritis happen after injuries that damage a joint. Certain health conditions also cause arthritis.

Arthritis can affect any joint, but is most common in people’s:

• Hands and wrists.
• Knees.
• Hips.
• Feet and ankles.
• Shoulders.
• Lower back (lumbar spine).

TYPES OF ARTHRITIS

There are more than 100 different types of arthritis. Some of the more common types of arthritis are:

Osteoarthritis. “Wear and tear arthritis” This is the most common type. It causes the cartilage on the ends of your bones to wear away. That makes the bones rub against each other. You might have pain in your fingers, knees, or hips. The cartilage breakdown, or degeneration, of osteoarthritis often happens with age. This is why osteoarthritis is sometimes called degenerative joint disease. 

Rheumatoid arthritis: Arthritis that happens when your immune system mistakenly damages your joints. This long-lasting disease can affect joints in any part of the body but most often involves the hands, wrists, and knees. The inflammation spreads to the nearby tissues and can damage cartilage and bone. In more severe cases, rheumatoid arthritis can affect other areas of the body, such as the skin, eyes, and nerves.

Gout. Arthritis that causes sharp uric acid crystals to form in your joints. This is a painful condition that happens when the body can’t get rid of a natural substance called uric acid. The excess uric acid forms needle-like crystals in the joints that cause marked inflammation with swelling and severe pain. Gout most often affects the big toe, knee, and wrist joints.

Other types include Juvenile Arthritis (Arthritis in kids and teens younger than 16) and Psoriatic arthritis (Arthritis that affects people who have psoriasis.)

RISK FACTORS FOR ARTHRITIS

There are several things that may raise your risk for arthritis, including:

Age. Over time, your joints tend to get worn down. That’s why the risk of developing arthritis, especially osteoarthritis, goes up with age.

Sex. Most types of arthritis are more common among women, except for gout.

Genes. Certain types of arthritis run in families. Conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and ankylosing spondylitis, for example, are linked to certain genes.

Excess weight. Being overweight puts extra stress on weight-bearing joints, increasing wear and tear and the risk of arthritis, especially osteoarthritis.

Injuries. They can cause joint damage that can bring on some types of the condition.

Infection. Bacteria, viruses, or fungi can infect joints and trigger inflammation.

Work.  Some jobs that use repetitive movements or heavy lifting can stress the joints or cause an injury, which can lead to arthritis, particularly osteoarthritis. For example, if you need to do a lot of knee bends and squats at work, you might be more likely to get osteoarthritis.

Smoking. Your risk of developing RA may increase if you smoke and smoking can in turn make this autoimmune disease worse.

SYMPTOMS OF ARTHRITIS

Different types of arthritis have different symptoms that can vary in severity from person to person. Osteoarthritis does not generally cause any symptoms outside the joint. Symptoms of other types of arthritis may include fatigue, fever, a rash, and signs of joint inflammation, including:

Joint deformity

Pain

Swelling

Stiffness

Tenderness

Redness

Warmth

WHAT LIFESTYLE CHANGES CAN HELP PEOPLE WITH ARTHRITIS?

• Losing any excess weight and maintaining a moderate weight reduces the risk of developing osteoarthritis and can reduce symptoms if you already have the condition. On a general note, having a standard body weight will help prevent many other lifestyle diseases.
• Eating a nutrient-dense diet is important for weight loss. Choosing a diet with lots of antioxidants, such as fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs, can help reduce inflammation. Other inflammation-reducing foods include fish and nuts.

Foods that should be limited or avoided if you have arthritis include:

• fried foods
• processed foods
• dairy products
• a high intake of meat

Regular exercise can keep your joints flexible. Swimming is often a good form of exercise for people with arthritis because it does not put pressure on your joints the way running and walking do. Staying active is important, but listening to your body when it’s signally resting and avoiding overexerting yourself are just as essential.

COMPLICATIONS

When left untreated OR you just care less about your health, symptoms of arthritis may worsen and affect your day-to-day life. Below are some of the possible complications associated with this condition:

• Reduced mobility. As arthritis progresses, you may experience less comfortable movement. This can interfere with your daily routine and may keep you from your favorite activities as well as socializing. It means you may not be able to do the things you normally would like to do with ease.
• Possible weight gain. This is attributed to decreased movements, as well as discomfort that keeps you from exercising.
• Increased risk of metabolic disorders. Being overweight with an inflammatory condition like arthritis may increase your chances of developing type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and heart disease.
• Inflammation in other areas of your body. If your arthritis is attributed to an autoimmune disease like with RA, the inflammation can spread and affect your skin, eyes, blood vessels, and lungs.
• Risk of falls. According to Leading health institutions and the Arthritis Foundation, people with osteoarthritis  are more likely to experience falls and possible fractures. This is primarily caused by related muscle weakness, but dizziness from pain medications can also lead to falls.
• Decreased ability to work. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that about 60 percent of people with arthritis are working age. Arthritis may affect your ability to move around in the workplace or even get from your mode of transportation to your office.
• Effects on mental health. Arthritis may increase the risk of anxiety and depression due to ongoing pain, inflammation, and social isolation.

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