vendredi 19 août 2016

The Causes For Arthritis Pain

By Roberta Smith


Arthritis as a disorder of the joints may affect multiple joints in the same patient simultaneously. Various varieties of the condition have been found to affect both animals and human beings. Pain is a key distinguishing feature of this medical condition by which it may be identified. People who suffer from the condition have the quality of their lives adversely affected. Arthritis pain is a common problem in all ages of people, but it show higher prevalence in middle-aged and elderly individuals.

Basically, over 100 different types of this disease have been found. Some of the various types include gout, ankylosing spondylitis, septic, juvenile idiopathic, rheumatoid, and osteoarthritis. Of the many varieties available, osteoarthritis is the most prevalent form. Arthritis may occur as the primary disease causing pains in joints or it may be secondary to the main underlying disease. Examples of diseases to which this condition may be secondary are celiac disease, sarcoidosis, hepatitis, Lyme disease, hemochromatosis, psoriasis, familial Mediterranean fever, systemic lupus erythematous, and wipple disease among many others.

A forty five percent increase in disorders caused by musculoskeletal disorders resulted between 1990 and 2010. Osteoarthritis accounted for the highest increase in disabilities due to musculoskeletal disorders. Data collected from Africa was inconsistent and with high underestimations. However, data in other continents featured a high degree of accuracy. The increase was as a result of many factors working together.

Several symptoms accompany this condition for identification. Since there are many varieties of the same disease, there may be a slight variance in the symptoms. However, one common symptom in all the varieties is pain. Other relatively common symptoms are swelling, aching, and stiffness in joints. Other organs may be affected by other varieties leading to a wide range of symptoms.

Apart from the aforementioned symptoms, patients become fatigued and lose the ability to walk due to stiffness in joints. Patients also lose weight, have poor sleep, and experience aches and pains in joints. Regions near joints in question become inflamed and tender. Secondary symptoms start to manifest as the disease advances. For example, loss of mobility and inability to exercise causes loss of flexibility, reduced aerobic fitness, and muscle weakness.

Diagnosis is performed by a qualified health practitioner through clinical examination. Other diagnostic tests such as blood tests and radiology may be used together with the examination to ascertain the variety one is suffering from. Diagnosis relies on the type. The history of the disease also forms a strong basis for diagnosis.

The diagnostic results are based upon to formulate treatment plans. Treatment plans are determined only after knowing which variety one has. This is due to the fact that various varieties are treated with different treatments. Medications, physical therapy, orthopedic bracing, and lifestyle changes are among the common treatment options available. Joint replacement surgery is used if the condition is causing erosion of joints.

Pain can be relieved by taking medications because they alleviate inflammation. Reduction of inflammation also slows down joint damage. Taking a shower is also known to reduce pain in some varieties. Rheumatoid and osteoarthritis do not have any known cure.




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