What are the causes of arthritis?
A cut in the normal amount of this cartilage tissue causes some forms of arthritis. Normal wear and tear, one of the most common forms of arthritis. An infection or injury to the joints can increase this natural breakdown of cartilage tissue.
Can everyone get arthritis?
It is not an assured condition. Risk factors increase the likelihood you will develop arthritis, but people can develop the disease who have none of the known risk factors.
Who is most likely to get arthritis?
The risk of many types of arthritis including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and gout increases with age and your sex. Women are more likely than men to develop rheumatoid arthritis, while most of the people who have gout, another type of arthritis, are men.
What are the two most common types of arthritis?
Two common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis (OA) is a painful, degenerative joint disease that often involves the hips, knees, neck, lower back, or small joints of the hands.
What are ways to prevent arthritis?
- Exercise
- Avoid injury
- Protect your joints
- See your doctor
How is it treated?
Treatment of arthritis usually includes rest, occupational or physical therapy, exercise, drugs, and sometimes surgery to correct joint damage. Treatments for osteoarthritis usually can help relieve pain and stiffness, but the disease may continue to progress.
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