Arthritis Symptoms

All About Arthritis Symptoms

Arthritis symptoms show up in people in a variety of ways.

	Joints might crack suddenly - like knees upon standing
	Other joints may be stiff and creak
	Maybe pain occurs, like when trying to open a jar

What's it all about? Let's look at the basics and learn more.

Arthritis Basics

Arthritis actually means "joint inflammation". There are over 100 related conditions or type / forms of arthritic disease. Left untreated, Arthritis can advance, resulting in joint damage that cannot be undone or reversed. So early detection and treatment of arthritis symptoms is important. In most western civilisations Arthritis is a big issue.

Lets look at some facts.

In America, Arthritis is referred to as the nation's number one crippling disease and the most common chronic disease in people over 40.

Arthritis affects more than 40 million Americans. This figure is expected to rise to 60 million by 2020, according to the Center for Disease Control.

There is no specific age or gender for arthritis sufferers. Arthritis symptoms generally afflict people between 20 and 50. Arthritis symptoms can also be found in infants. The average age for onset of arthritis symptoms is 47 with about three out of every five people being under 65 years of age.

It has been estimated that Arthritic expenditures for just one person due to lost wages, medical treatment and other related expenses can come to more than $150,000 in his or her lifetime.

What can be done for arthritis relief?

Many things. For example, weight and nutrition are only a couple of factors that play a role in arthritic pain. Shedding even 10 pounds to relieve weight from knees and finding the right nutritional strategy can help relieve pain a lot.

All forms of Arthritis share one main characteristic: Joint Inflammation.

Two most common types of Arthritis

The two most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

Although both have similar symptoms, both happen for different reasons. When joints are overused and misused, the results can be osteoarthritis. What happens is that the cushioning cartilage that protects the joint breaks down, resulting in the bones rubbing together.

This generally happens in the knees, but can be found in the hips, spine and hands too. And only in later stages will a person most often feel pain, after quite a bit of cartilage is lost. The second type, Rheumatoid Arthritis, disrupts the body's immune system causing it to attack joint tissue.

Rheumatoid Arthritis is still not fully understood in the medical community. It most often starts in a person's hands, wrists and feet. Then it advances to shoulders, elbows and hips. It has similar symptoms to Osteo Arthritis which include pain, stiffness, fatigue, weakness, slight fever and inflamed tissue lumps under the skin.

Both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis generally develop symmetrically, i.e. affecting the same joints on both the left and right sides of the body. A major difference between Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis is with swelling. With rheumatoid arthritis, people report "soft and squishy" swelling. While with osteoarthritis, people report "hard and bony" swelling.

High Risk Groups

A person is more likely to develop rheumatoid arthritis if a sibling or parent had it. While a person with a history of joint damage, either an injury or chronic strain, runs a higher risk for developing osteoarthritis.

People with excess weight tend to develop osteoarthritis, especially in the knees when reaching over 45 years of age. However, losing weight can turn the odds around almost by half. Regular activity combined with exercise also reduces risk, strengthening joint muscles and reducing joint wear.

A reported 74 percent of osteoarthritis cases occur with women and a slightly lower percentage of rheumatoid arthritis cases occur with women.

Other main types of Arthritis

After osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA), three other major types of arthritis are systemic lupus erythematosis, ankylosing spondylitis and gout. Let's take a look at each.

	Systemic Lupus Erythematosis (SLE) - This form of arthritis mainly affects women. It develops in the skin, internal organs and joints.
	Ankylosing Spondylitis - This form or arthritis affects the spine and can also affect the ankles, knees, lungs, heart, shoulders and eyes.
	Gout - This is a painful affliction mainly for men, about one million of them in the United States alone. Uric acid build up, due to an internal chemical malfunction, forms crystals that get stuck in a joint, generally the big toe, and become inflamed.

Is there a cure for Arthritis?

Unfortunately, for suffers of arthritis symptoms there is no cure-all There are however, a variety of effective pain relief treatment and prevention strategies that can be undertaken. Aside from medications, remedies, replacement alternatives and other helpful treatment options research has shown the four main arthritis relief aids are:

	Gentle Exercise
	Good Nutrition
	A Positive Attitude
	Rest

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I believe education can play a huge role to dispel "old wives tales" and myths that "nothing can be done about arthritis." It is worth noting that today, only a small percentage of those afflicted with arthritis become crippled. Most never need canes, wheelchairs, or other ambulatory devices.

What should you do if you have Arthritis Symptoms?

If you suspect you may have arthritis symptoms, it is advisable to seek medical advice. Because healthcare providers can help to determine if the arthritis symptoms are not something else like a virus or tendonitis or other similar problem that cold potentially worsen if left untreated.

Please note that the contents on this website are not presented from a medical practitioner, and that any and all health care planning should be made under the guidance of your own medical and health practitioners. The content only presents an overview of arthritis relief research for educational purposes and does not replace medical advice from a professional physician.

How can Aloe Vera assist when you have Arthritis Symptoms?

Aloe Vera has amazing anti-inflamatory attributes which are very effective in calming swelling and inflamation that are the main cause of discomfort with arthritis sysmptoms.

Sadly Arthritis is just one of many ailments that manifest over time if "any" nutrients are missing or in incorrect proportions. If your body is lacking in essential nutrients it will have a serious flow-on effect in your body.

You will never really feel ‘well’, you will lack energy which means you exercise less, and you will have a tendency to seek out ‘comfort’ foods which generally contain sugars and thus the cycle continues and it gets worse and worse and ultimately ends up with an array of terrible ailments - cancer, heart problems, diabetes, osteoporosis, alzemeriser, stress, obesity and ill health.

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