In order to understand what the various forms of arthritis are, you need to first understand the differences between autoimmunity and autoimmune disease. An autoimmune disease involves the activation of the body’s own immune cells to attack its own healthy tissue. For example, lupus is an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in multiple organs throughout Continue Reading…
The term ‘rheumatoid arthritis’ describes a group of conditions that affect the joints, connective tissues, and internal organs in humans. It is also referred to as “inflammatory polyarthritis,” and it is a type of joint disease. This condition has many causes, including infection, autoimmunity, environmental factors, genetics, trauma, nutritional deficiencies, and stress. The following are Continue Reading…
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the joints of your body. It can cause inflammation in multiple parts of your body such as muscles, bones, tendons, ligaments, and synovial membrane. Symptoms are usually painless and occur gradually over time. They include tenderness, swelling, and stiffness in your joints. The condition also makes Continue Reading…
Psoriatic arthritis, also known as PSA is a type of autoimmune inflammatory arthritis that affects the joints. It’s commonly found in those who suffer from psoriasis. Psoriasis is a chronic, lifelong condition that affects between 1 and 3 percent of adults worldwide. About 40 to 70 percent of patients with psoriasis develop symptoms of arthritis. Continue Reading…
Arthritis affects more than 50 million Americans this makes it one of the most common chronic illnesses in the country. There is no cure for arthritis, but there are numerous treatments which can ease its effects. Treatment options include medication as well as physical therapy and surgery. What exactly is arthritis? and what is the Continue Reading…
Federal reports show that the number of Americans suffering from arthritis is on the rise. The leading cause of disability in America, arthritis, costs the country $65 billion annually in lost productivity and medical care. According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control), arthritis has increased in number by 750,000 per year since 1990. Worse, Continue Reading…
