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What is arthritis?

Arthritis is a joint disease that affects millions of people worldwide and affects the joints that connect and move your bones.

Arthritis is defined by inflammation, degeneration, or wear and tear of the joints. These alterations can cause pain when you use the joint.

The following bodily parts are the most typically affected by arthritis:

• Feet
• Hands
• Hips
• Knees
• Lower back

What are the parts of a joint?

Joints are cushioned and supported by soft tissues, which prevent the bones from rubbing against each other.

Cartilage is a fibrous connective tissue that plays a vital role in the human body.

It helps your joints move smoothly, eliminating friction and pain. Some joints have a synovial membrane, which is a cushioning pocket of fluid that lubricates the joints.

Many joints, including the knees, are supported by tendons and ligaments. Tendons connect muscles to bones, while ligaments connect bones.

Types of arthritis

Arthritis is a broad term that refers to a wide range of joint problems. The most common types of arthritis are as follows:

• Osteoarthritis, commonly known as “wear and tear” arthritis, is a condition in which joint cartilage degrades over time as a result of repeated stress. Rheumatoid arthritis is the most common kind of arthritis.
  
• Ankylosing spondylitis is an arthritic condition that affects the vertebrae, most commonly in the lower back.
  
• JA is an autoimmune illness wherein the immune system attacks the tissue around joints. The majority of youngsters under the age of 16 are affected by JA
  
• Gout is a condition characterized by the accumulation of hardened uric acid crystals in the joints.
  
• Psoriatic arthritis is an arthritic condition that affects people who do have psoriasis (autoimmune disorder that causes skin irritation).
  
• Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease system that destroys the joints’ synovial membranes.

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What causes arthritis

Arthritis is caused by a variety of factors. An overabundance of uric acid in the body, for example, causes gout.
On either hand, the exact cause of some kinds of arthritis remains unknown.
You may develop arthritis if you have any of the following:

• Have a history of arthritis in your family.
• Have a profession or participate in a sport which puts strain on your joints on a regular basis.
• You may be suffering from autoimmune illnesses or viral infections.

Arthritis symptoms

Arthritis manifests itself in a variety of ways.
They may be minimal in some people, but they can be severe in others. It’s conceivable that joint soreness will be intermittent or persistent.
The following are some of the most common symptoms:

• Pain
• Redness
• Stiffness
• Swelling
• Tenderness
• Warmth