Arthritis (Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid)
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Arthritis refers to joint inflammation and includes common types like osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis results from cartilage breakdown due to aging or wear-and-tear, while rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition that causes the immune system to attack the joints. Both forms can lead to chronic pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility if left untreated.
- Medications: NSAIDs, corticosteroids, DMARDs for RA
- Physical therapy: Improves strength and flexibility
- Joint injections: Corticosteroid or hyaluronic acid for pain relief
- Surgical options: Joint replacement in severe cases
- Lifestyle changes: Weight management, anti-inflammatory diet, low-impact exercise
- Osteoarthritis: Age, joint overuse, obesity, injury
- Rheumatoid arthritis: Autoimmune response, genetic factors
- Other contributing factors: Family history, gender (more common in women), smoking
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Symptoms
Causes
- Osteoarthritis: Age, joint overuse, obesity, injury
- Rheumatoid arthritis: Autoimmune response, genetic factors
- Other contributing factors: Family history, gender (more common in women), smoking
Treatments
- Medications: NSAIDs, corticosteroids, DMARDs for RA
- Physical therapy: Improves strength and flexibility
- Joint injections: Corticosteroid or hyaluronic acid for pain relief
- Surgical options: Joint replacement in severe cases
- Lifestyle changes: Weight management, anti-inflammatory diet, low-impact exercise
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