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Arithritis demo

Arithritis demo

Dr. Balshine Singh Kanwar
Written By Dr. Balshine Singh KanwarMD (General Medicine), MBBS
Reviewed By Dr. Anjali Kataria
MDS (Oral Pathology & Microbiology), BDS
Last updated on: 02 Feb 2022 | 04:17 PM (IST)
Also known as joint pain, joint stiffness
Overview

Overview

Arthritis is a common condition that affects joints and bones (especially the knees, elbows, wrists, and ankle). The symptoms of arthritis usually appear gradually or sometimes may appear suddenly. The signs and symptoms include joint pain and stiffness, swelling of the joints, decrease in range of motion of joints, or redness of the skin around the joint. 


There are different causes depending on the type of arthritis. The most common types are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Risk factors for arthritis include family history, old age, previous joint injury, obesity, smoking etc.


The main goal of treatment is to reduce pain, prevent any additional damage to the joints and improve joint mobility. Management includes the use of medications, surgery, weight management and exercises.

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