Arthritis

Arthritis is the swelling and tenderness of one or more of your joints. The main symptoms of arthritis are joint pain and stiffness, which typically worsen with age.

Inflammation of one or more joints, causing pain and stiffness that can worsen with age. Different types of arthritis exist, each with different causes including wear and tear, infections and underlying diseases. The word arthritis is used to describe pain, swelling and stiffness in a joint or joints. Arthritis isn’t a single condition and there are several different types like osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, gout …

Common Symptoms;

  • Pain areas: in the joints, ankle, back, fingers, hands, muscles, neck, or wrist
  • Pain types: can be intermittent or sharp
  • Pain circumstances: can occur while sitting
  • Joints: stiffness, tenderness, or swelling
  • Muscular: decreased range of motion, difficulty walking, or muscle weakness
  • Hand: bump on the finger or bony outgrowth in fingers or toes
  • Whole body: fatigue or malaise
  • Also common: flare, physical deformity, redness, or stiff neck