One or more joints that are swollen and sore is called arthritis. Joint stiffness and pain are the primary symptoms and they usually get worse with age. Rheumatoid and osteoarthritis are the two most prevalent forms of arthritis.

The firm, slick substance called cartilage, which covers the ends of bones where they meet to create joints, deteriorates as a result of osteoarthritis. The illness known as rheumatoid occurs when the body’s immune system targets the joints, starting with the joint lining.

Gout can result from uric acid crystals, which occur when there is an excess of uric acid in the blood. Infections or underlying medical conditions like lupus or psoriasis can cause other types of arthritis.

It determines the different treatments. Improving quality of life, health and reducing symptoms are the main objectives of its treatment.

Types

Gout, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis

psoriatic

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in the bones

inflammatory arthritis

rheumatoid

septic

Symptoms

The most common signs and symptoms are..

• Pain
• Stiffness
• Swelling
• Redness
• Decreased range of motion

Causes of arthritis:

Osteoarthritis

The deterioration of the cartilage covering the ends of bones in a joint causes osteoarthritis. Cartilage acts as a cushion between the ends of the bones, allowing for practically frictionless joint motion.If the bone grinds against bone due to sufficient damage to the cartilage, pain and limited mobility result. This deterioration may take years to manifest may be accelerated by an infection or joint damage.

In addition to causing degeneration of the connective tissues that keep the joint together and attach muscle to bone, osteoarthritis also affects the bones. The lining of a joint may swell and become inflamed if the cartilage is seriously injured.

Rheumatoid arthritis:

The thick membrane lining the joint capsule, which encloses all the joint components, is attacked by the immune system of the body in rheumatoid arthritis. The synovial membrane, which lines the inside, swells and becomes inflammatory. The disease process can destroy the bone and cartilage in the joint eventually.

Risk factors of arthritis:

background in the family. You may be at a higher risk of developing arthritis if either of your parents or siblings has the condition, as certain types of arthritis run in families.

Years old. As people age, they become more susceptible to developing various forms of it, such as gout, rheumatoid  and osteoarthritis.

Your sexual relations. Most males get gout, less often than females, who are more likely to develop rheumatoid.

prior joint damage. Individuals with joint injuries—possibly from sports—are more prone to get it in that particular joint in the future.

Being overweight. Having more weight on you strains your joints, especially your spine, hips, and knees. It is more likely to occur in obese people.

References

https://www.healthline.com/health/arthritis

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/arthritis/