Arthritis means the inflammation of one or more joints in the body. However, joint pains and stiffness are considered to be the most common symptoms of this medical issue, which gets adverse with the growing age. If you sense a pain in or around your joints that is persistent for a few days, then you should consult a doctor. Figuring out what is the main reason behind the pain is the key to get hold of the appropriate treatment and self-help options.
Although most arthritis is not curable, yet there have emerged some latest treatments for most of them, specifically for inflammatory arthritis, it is highly recommended to start the treatment at the inception of this problem. In certain cases, it is quite intricate to discover the cause as there are numerous factors that contribute to increasing the risk of each kind of arthritis. It could be a problem inherited, or allergy or some other reason for that matter.
However, there are more than a hundred types of arthritis and related diseases, yet below mentioned are the 5 most common types of arthritis.

Osteoarthritis

Most people suffer from this type of arthritis, in which the joints are worn out due to their overutilization. Generally, it is the result of ageing, but it can also crop up from joint injuries or obesity that places extra stress on your joints.
For instance, since the joints such as knees, hips, feet and spine bear the weight, they are the most commonly affected spots. This pain develops gradually and stays for a period of a few months and even years in some cases. But, one does not feel sick or fatigue that are the symptoms of some other kinds of arthritis.

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Although the immune system is responsible for protecting the body from viruses, bacteria and other invaders, in this type of arthritis it acts as an attacking agent to the joints and other organs.
Those who suffer from Rheumatoid Arthritis, their immune systems get overcharged which further attacks the healthy tissues. The system primarily strikes the membrane that lines the joints, termed as synovium. Over a certain period of time, the inflammation caused breaks down the joint, damaging it permanently.
Besides synovium, bone and ligaments can also be the parts that contribute to pain in this issue.

Psoriatic Arthritis

This is an auto-immune condition and is also considered as a type of spondyloarthritis. In this case, painful swelling and stiffness are framed within and around the joints due to the immune system and also a red scaly skin rash (psoriasis) is developed.
This rash can adversely affect different parts of the body such as elbows, knees, back, buttocks and scalp. Moreover, it is natural to feel fatigued in this case. Psoriatic arthritis generally hits between the age of 30 to 50 years, but it can also commence at a really early age such as childhood.

Gout

In this inflammatory arthritis, a painful swelling is caused in the joints, usually affecting the big toe and other body joints at times. The joints affected by gout, usually becomes red and hot which later makes the skin look shiny and can also peel.

Although, we all have a certain level of uric acid in our bodies, when it gets excess it leads to this type of arthritis. The increased levels of urate or uric acid are the outcome of either overweight or excessive eating or drinking of a particular type of food or alcoholic drinks. Also, there are times when the genes inherited also are considered as the reason for the development of gout. However, men are prone to develop this arthritis in their mid-20s, while the women are more prone to post their menopause.

Lupus

Lupus also known as SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus) is an autoimmune inflammatory disease that hits many different joints and organs of the body such as kidney, blood, brain, skin and many more. It can lead to joint pain, fatigue, loss of hair, fever, rash and other kidney problems. Women who are of the childbearing age are more likely to develop this issue in contrast to men.

How is Arthritis treated?

The main purpose of treating arthritis is to diminish the amount of pain that one goes through and also to curb any further damage to the joints. So, below-listed are some best ways to control the pain. However, certain people find heating pads and ice packs as a soothing remedy while others employ mobility assistance devices such as canes or walkers to relieve the sore joints from the pressure. But the team of expert doctors at the Anil Baghi Hospital, one of the best hospitals in Punjab recommends a combination of treatments to get you the best results.

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