RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS

Rheumatoid Arthritis is a chronic disease that is often more sever than other types of arthritis. Symptoms start with pain and swelling(inflammation) in the joints but these can later affect the rest of the body. Since the body's immune system is at the center of these changes, rheumatoid arthritis is known as an autoimmune disease.

Arthritis- WHEN TO SEE YOUR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL

If you have had any of the following symptoms in or around one or more of your joints for more than two weeks see your healthcare professional:

TYPES OF ARTHRITIS

Although there are many types of arthritis, two of the most common and damaging forms strike women more often than men. These are Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid arthritis.


OSTEOARTHRITIS


Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, the cartilage - protective cushioning at the ends of bones - breaks down.when this happens,bones rub against each other at the joint.the result is pain and loss of movement. 

SYMPTOMS OF ARTHRITIS

Arthritis is a disease that can last over a long period of time . The pain may be constan, or it may come and go. For instance, you may experience pain when you perform a certing movement or activity, after you have been sitting still for a long time. You may feel pain in one or more of your joints. These areas may include the finger, elbows, knees, hip, feet, and spine.

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IMPACT OF ARTHRITIS

1. Arthritis is one of the most common chronic health problem and the leading cause of physical disability in individuals      45 years and older.

2. people with arthritis are less able to perform daily activities and may need to change their work situation.

3. They may also experience increase psychological distress.

UNDERSTANDING ARTHRITIS

Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are 2 of the most commom types of the disese. Although anyone can get arthritis, women are at greater rist. Approximately 23 million men have arthritis, accounting for nearly two third of all cases.


You may be familiar with some of the symptoms of arthritis: pain, stiffness, and swelling in or around the joints. People with arthritis may find if difficult to perform many normal, everyday activities or even simple movements, such as getting out of car or opening a jar. Life may be a lot harder- and more painful- than it used to be.