When you hear the word “Arthritis”, the first thing that comes to mind is pain that is associated with stiff joints. There are different variations of Arthritis symptoms and treatments available on the market. The word “arthritis” often makes many people think of painful, stiff joints, but it’s much more than just that. Most types of arthritis are chronic which means that this can go on for a long period of time.
The pain from Arthritis can cause changes you can see and feel; for example you may experience swelling, warmth, and redness in your joints. Some types of arthritis may be less painful, but can still slowly cause damage to your joints while other types of arthritis cause pain and swelling for only a short time.
Osteoarthritis starts when cartilage that pads bones in a joint begins to wear away. When the cartilage has worn away, your bones rub against each other causing pain. It is more common to experience Osteoarthritis in your hands, neck, lower back, or the larger joints of your body such as your knees and hips.
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is more common in women than men and these people are usually tired and run a fever. The pain, swelling and stiffness can last for long periods of time. Rheumatoid arthritis does not have a preference as to what joint it attacks and it is not uncommon to attack the same joint, even on both sides of the body.
Gout is painful, but many people do not associate the pain with arthritis. Gout is one of the most painful kinds of arthritis. Gout is usually detected in the big toe and is often accompanied with redness and swelling. Eating foods such as liver, anchovies, dried beans, or gravy can lead to a gout flare-up. In older people, some blood pressure medicines can also increase the chance of a gout attack.
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