Many people are surprised to learn that arthritis is not just a disease is actually a group of over one hundred related diseases, implying a stiffness or pain in the joints of the body. And while are more likely to suffer from arthritis as we get older, and the general perception is that it affects only people of age 60% of people with arthritis are under the age of 65.
The two most common forms of arthritis are rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is caused by wear and general deterioration of the joints, leading to damage to the joints and the surrounding tissue. Older people are more susceptible, such as people with overweight and those that use the same joints on several occasions. Symptoms usually include pain and swelling, and finally an impossibility of use of the joints.
Rheumatoid arthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affects more than two million people in the United States, 70% of them are women. The exact cause of the disease is not yet clear, although it is believed that rheumatoid arthritis can be triggered by several factors including inherited genes, female hormones and stress and a predisposition body's response to infection.
Any of these factors can cause to the immune system of the body for performance under, and WBC to attack the membranes surrounding the joints, known as synovial membrane. This collapse of the immune system leading to inflammation and swelling of the joints, as anyone with arthritis verified, can be extremely painful and can cause permanent damage to joints and even death.
There are many treatments available to help with the pain of arthritis. These range from an increase in the amount of rest, an improved diet, exercise increase, the application of heat and cold, even surgery in extreme cases. A wide range of medications are also available - most of these drugs only relieve pain, rather than actually cure arthritis, although some medications can reduce the spread of the disease and avoid other parts of the body affected.
Many people who have arthritis find some relief using a device support, such as support, splint or arthritis of the knee brace. A bandage that works through support to the weakened articulation and take some pressure off of it, literally allowing joint to rest. Some devices allow a little movement, others prevent any movement - it is important to use a brace or a splint can correctly will cause more damage.
A very strange, but effective cure for arthritis is supposedly the deer horn velvet. About 2,000 years ago, the Chinese discovered the healing properties of the antlers, not only for arthritis, but a myriad of other ailments. Velvet antlers is the name given to the antlers of male deer - growing used properly, the nutrients found in antlers may help relieve arthritis pain and headaches. Velvet antlers has been approved by the FDA, it is safe to use and has virtually no side effects. Arthritis is possibly one of the worst things age. With proper treatment, has no why prevents enjoy life.
