Arthritis (PMR)

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What is Arthritis?

Arthritis is the swelling and tenderness of one or more joints. The main symptoms of arthritis are joint pain and stiffness, which typically worsen with age. The most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

There are a number of symptoms of Arthritis (PMR), which may include

Common symptoms of arthritis include pain, redness, heat, and swelling in your joints. If you have arthritis, it is important for your doctor to diagnose the type of arthritis you have so that you can get the proper treatment.

Complications
  • Fatigue
  • Stiffness
  • Bleeding or infection in joints
  • Eye inflammation
  • Rash
  • Swelling
  • Bone spurs
  • Joint damage
Causes

The cause depends on the type of arthritis. Osteoarthritis is caused by the wear and tear of the joint over time or because of overuse. Rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and scleroderma are caused by the body's immune system attacking the body's own tissues. Gout is caused by the buildup of crystals in the joints.

Risk Factors
  • Older age. The risk of osteoarthritis increases with age.
  • Sex. Women are more likely to develop osteoarthritis, though it isn't clear why.
  • Obesity.
  • Joint injuries.
  • Repeated stress on the joint.
  • Genetics.
  • Bone deformities.
  • Certain metabolic diseases.
Prevention
  • Control your blood sugar.
  • Exercise.
  • Stretch.
  • Avoid injury.
  • Quit smoking.
  • Eat fish twice a week.
  • Get routine preventive care.

How is it diagnosed?

How is it diagnosed?
  • Medications. Short-term relief for pain and inflammation may include pain relievers such as acetaminophen, aspirin, ibuprofen, or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications.
  • Heat and cold.
  • Joint immobilization.
  • Massage.
  • Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS).
  • Acupuncture.

How is it treated?

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They include arthroscopy, synovectomy, osteotomy, and total joint replacement. All of these offer relief from pain, and joint replacement can improve both stability and mobility.

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