Different types of arthritis

The Arthritis Foundation in the United States reports that arthritis can affect people of all ages, including children, so that remains for many years and in some cases does not go away. Among the main indicators of the presence of disease lists: pain, stiffness, occasional swelling and difficulty moving a joint. The presence of these symptoms for two weeks requires a doctor visit. Although numerous investigations are not yet known exactly what the origin of arthritis, in addition to that there are over one hundred types of cancer. The importance of the medical diagnosis directly related to the type of treatment is to be determined. Among the best known, the Arthritis Foundation lists the following:

• Osteoarthritis is the most common and typically occurs as people age. Also known as degenerative arthritis. Osteoarthritis affects the fingers and weight-bearing joints, including knees, feet, hips and back. Affected both men and women.

• Rheumatoid arthritis: an abnormality in the immune system or defense of the body, causing inflammation of the joints. Often affects the same joints on both sides of the body. Hands, wrists, feet, knees, ankles, shoulders, neck, jaw and elbows may be affected. Rheumatoid arthritis occurs most often in women than in men.

• Osteoporosis: disease that causes bones to lose mass and become brittle, often causing painful fractures and / or rounded shoulders, as well as loss of height.

• Fibromyalgia: a disease that affects muscles and their connections to the bone. It is characterized by widespread pain and hypersensitive points, which refer to certain parts of the body more sensitive to pain. Although it is painful, causes no damage to bones or joints.