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Arthritis is a common problem for many people as they get older. It is often referred to as a singular condition but it is a broad term to describe over one hundred different medical conditions that affect the skeletal system, and more specifically, the joints where two or more bones meet.
This condition can cause regular or infrequent pain which ranges from a dull ache to acute pain and discomfort. In the acute sphere, sufferers say that the pain is like bad toothache but in the joints. It is sometimes confused with osteoporosis which is the reduction of bone density.
Around one in five American's will develop some type of arthritis in their life time. Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are two common forms of this condition.
Arthritis symptom's can include joint pain but can also restrict movement due to stiffness and inflammation to the joints. This can also include damage to the cartilage, which is the substance that separates the bones preventing them rubbing against each other. There are many different types and different symptoms.
Arthritis can cause in swelling of the joints, pain such as aching and throbbing and can eventually cause deformities around the joints which are visible, larger looking joints, fingers and toes changing shape or direction and can limit normal activity. Normal mobility such as walking and bending and simple things like picking up a dropped object are much more difficult and sometimes not possible for people who suffer chronically with this condition.
The causes are not specifically known and although it is often though about as a condition one can expect in old age, infants as young as six months have been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. Some of the known risk factors are:
Age: a natural deterioration of the joints as we age. This may be when arthritis is noted in elderly people.
Genetic factors: heredity is known to increase risk. If there is a family history of arthritis then the risk factor is considerably higher.
Injury: there are links to previous bone injury but this is not always the case. Serious breaks to bones around the joint areas may contribute to an increased risk.
Work: occupations that are taxing on our physical being such as daily heavy lifting or include repetitive twisting tasks are at higher risk. Some factory workers who complete repetitive tasks all day, everyday are at a significantly higher risk.
Weight: being over weight can place more stress on joints like hips and knees. Body mass can place a high level of daily stress on joints, check with your doctor about body mass index (weight appropriate for your height) and weight reduction if required to reduce arthritis risk.
Sport: high impact sports can contribute. Any sport that requires constant jolting or impact to the joints can significantly increase risk of developing arthritis.
Arthritis remedies can include specific arthritis treatment that is recommended by your doctor and this can include the use of medications and low impact exercise.
To reduce your risk of developing this type of condition it is important to be careful not to place stress on the joints and avoid repetitive twisting movements that may damage the cartilage between the bones. Being physically over weight or constantly lifting heavy items can also cause long term damage. Even wearing improper or ill fitting footwear can increase the risk.
If you believe that your joints are beginning to show signs of wear and tear, or they are aching even in times of rest then it is best to consult with your doctor for a formal diagnosis. If you are diagnosed with arthritis, the earlier treatment is started the better the result will be. Your best insurance is to prevent situations where your joints may be overworked to reduce the risk of developing arthritis now or later in life.
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