Saturday, August 22, 2009

What You Should Know About Arthritis

A graphic shows what's inside your joints, and what can go wrong.

From Live Science:

This Week's Question: I'm pretty sure I have arthritis in my knee. Is there any danger this will spread?

First, anyone who thinks they may have arthritis should see a doctor. Self-diagnosis is hazardous to your health. Now for some information about arthritis all geezers should know.

Arthritis, which comes in different forms, is inflammation of the joints. Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and gout are the three most common forms of arthritis among seniors. Osteoarthritis is the most prevalent. None is contagious.

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1 comment:

Sara Reid said...

Hey really nice article with complete description. RA is not the same as osteoarthritis, the ‘wear and tear’ kind of joint problems that many people get later in life. RA is an autoimmune disease, which means your body is attacking itself. One of the first places attacked is the joints of your hands and feet, then larger joints like knees and shoulders, then it starts in on the important organs like heart, lungs, and liver.





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