Arthritis

Arthritis (arthro-Greek, spouses + itis, inflammation; Plural: arthritides) is a group of conditions in which there is damage to the joints of the body. Arthritis is the leading cause of disability among people over 55. There are different forms of arthritis, each of which has a different origin. The most common form of arthritis, osteoarthritis (also known as degenerative joint disease) occurs as a result of joint injuries, as a result of an infection of the joint, or simply because of aging . In addition, it is emerging evidence that the abnormal anatomy can contribute to the early development of osteoarthritis. Other forms of arthritis are rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis are autoimmune diseases in which the body is attacked itself. Septic arthritis is caused by infection with the spouse. Gouty arthritis is caused by deposits of uric acid crystals in the joint inflammation that in the results. In addition, there is a less common form of gout, which is caused by the formation of rhomboidal shaped crystals of calcium pyrophosphate. This form of gout is known as pseudogout. Contents [hide] 1 History and physical examination 2 types of arthritis 3 Treatment 4 History 5 References 6 links [Edit] History and physical examination All feature arthritides pain. Drawings of pain vary from arthritides and location. Osteoarthritis is typically worse at night or in the aftermath of rest. Rheumatoid arthritis is generally worse in the morning; In the early stages, patients often have no symptoms following their morning shower. Among the elderly and children, the pain may not be the main feature, and the patient simply moves less (elderly) or refuses to use the affected limb (children). Elements of the history of pain (early, number of joints, and involved, duration, and mitigate the aggravating factors) all guide the diagnosis. Physical examination usually confirms the diagnosis. X-rays are often used to track the progression or evaluate the seriousness of a more qualitative way. The blood tests and X-rays of affected joints are often performed to establish the diagnosis. Screening blood tests may be used if certain arthritides are suspected. This may include: rheumatoid factor, antinuclear factor (ANF), and extractable nuclear antigen specific antibodies. [Edit] Types of Arthritis Primary forms of arthritis: Osteoarthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Septic Arthritis Gout and pseudogout Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Still disease Ankylosing spondylitis Secondary to other diseases: Lupus Erythematosus Henoch - Schönlein purpura Psoriatic arthritis Reactive Arthritis Hemochromatosis Hepatitis Wegener's granulomatosis (and many other syndromes vasculitis) Lyme disease Mediterranean Fever family Hyperimmunoglobulinemia D with fever TNF receptor associated periodic syndrome Inflammatory Diseases of the digestive tract (including Crohn's Disease and ulcerative colitis) The diseases that can mimic arthritis include: Hypertrophique osteoarthropathy Uterine cancer Osteoporosis Fifth disease [Edit] Treatment Treatment Options vary depending on the type of arthritis, and physical and occupational therapy, lifestyle changes (including exercise and weight control), and medicine (symptomatic or focused on developments the disease causing arthritis). Arthroplasty (joint replacement surgery) may be required by eroding forms of arthritis. [Edit] As proof of the ankle primary osteoarthritis (khaki) has been discovered in dinosaurs, the earliest traces of man known arthritis date back as far as 4500 BC. It was noted in the bones of American Indians found in Tennessee and parts of what is now Olathe, Kansas. Proof of arthritis was found throughout history, Ötzi, a mummy (c. 3000 BC) were found along the border of modern Italy and Austria, the Egyptian mummies at around 2590 BC.