What
is Arthritis?
Arthritis
is a disorder which causes stiffness, pain and swelling around
or in the joints. It is caused by disease, infection, genetic
anomalies and other factors. The inflamed joint causes stiffness,
pain and swelling in the joint itself and to other surrounding
tissues. Arthritis pain and inflammation for most people cannot
be avoided as the body ages. Generally, people over the age
50 show some of the signs of arthritis because the joint naturally
degrades over time. Arthritis is one of the causes of immobility
among people over the age of 50. Arthritis cannot be cured
and is a long term disease that can only be managed by treating
its symptoms.
Notes:
- Exercise
according to the recommendation of your doctor
- Avoid
stress on your joints that are affected by arthritis
- Stay
informed and read the news by reputable organizations such
as the National Institute of Health or Arthritis Foundation
References:
Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention
http://www.cdc.gov/arthritis/
National
Institute of Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
http://www.niams.nih.gov/
National Institutes of Health
http://www.nih.gov/
Arthritis
Foundation
http://www.arthritis.org
American College of Rheumatology
http://www.rheumatology.org
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last updated: May 02, 2008
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