Arthritis is defined as a group of conditions characterized by inflammation and swelling in the joints causing pain, difficulty in movement, and more. Arthritic diseases include rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis, two autoimmune diseases; septic arthritis, caused by joint infection; and osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease.
Arthritis is associated with pain in the joints. In such a situation, other medical symptoms such as fever, breathlessness, skin problems, are also tested to confirm arthritis. For example, monoarthritis with fever indicates septic arthritis.
Major types of Arthritis
- Septic arthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Gout and pseudo gout
- Juvenile arthritis
- Still's disease
- Ankylosing spondylitis
Arthritis treatments depend on the type and include surgery and drug treatment, reduction of joint stress, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and even pain management. A number of herbal remedies are increasingly becoming a popular cure of some common arthritic conditions.
Treatments and drugs for arthritis
LOX/COX inhibitors, Antibiotics, Modifying cartilage, Gel injections, Supplements, and Gene therapy
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