Dr Lalitha Badul
It is also known as joint arthritis. Inflammation of one or more joints, causing pain and stiffness that can worsen with age.
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Different types of arthritis exist, each with different causes including wear and tear, infections and underlying diseases.
The most common types include osteoarthritis (OA), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), psoriatic arthritis (PsA), fibromyalgia and gout. Symptoms include pain, swelling, reduced range of motion and stiffness.
People may experience:
Pain areas: in the joints, ankle, back, fingers, hands, muscles, neck, or wrist.
Pain types: can be intermittent or sharp.
Pain circumstances: can occur while sitting.
Joints: stiffness, tenderness, or swelling.
Whole body: fatigue.
Muscular: decreased range of motion or muscle weakness.
Hand: bump on the finger or bony outgrowth in fingers or toes.
Also common: flare, limping, physical deformity, redness, or stiff neck.
Medication, physiotherapy or sometimes surgery helps reduce symptoms and improve quality of life.
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