Arthritis Types of

Arthritis is very common, painful condition, can make working and even basic living extremely difficult. These diseases can affect your ligaments muscles tendons and bones causing stiffness, swelling and massive pain.

There are main two most common types of arthritis,

(1) Rheumatoid arthritis

(2) Osteoarthritis

Both are very different in character; require completely different methods of diagnosis, different methods of treatment.

As described above both, I am talking about Osteoarthritis arthritis, then at very first want to say that, many older people have this to some degree. Main cause of this type of arthritis is, when the cartilage that cushions the ends of the bones - where the joints are - starts to wear down. As more the cartilage wears down, the more pain and swelling you will have in that joint.

But, when your cells are actually attacking numerous joints, as well as soft tissues, is called Rheumatoid Arthritis which is autoimmune disease. This disease also known as Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis for Younger aged people.

Other Kinds of Arthritis are,

Gouty Arthritis, Lupus Arthritis, Pseudogout Arthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Hemorrhagic Arthritis

Gouty arthritis is a problem of joint and bones, with common site of the attack is toe but other joints can be affected are ankles, wrists, fingers, elbow and knee. Acute gout attack usually in one joint at a time and pain take time in hour to day. The patients can develop fever together with gout.

As like Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus Arthritis is also autoimmune disease, actually just a side effect of Lupus, can affect at the wrists, knees, and hands.

Pseudogout Arthritis, caused by an accumulation of calcium in the joints, similar to Gout, knee joint might be affected by it.

Infectious Arthritis, also known as Septic or Bacterial Arthritis, can be very serious, caused by an infection in the joint and the joint becomes inflamed, may require surgery to have the infection completely removed from the joint as well.

Hemorrhagic Arthritis caused by bleeding in the joint, blood essentially accumulates, causing pain and swelling.

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Health Tips Facts- Gout Symptoms,Remedies,Treatments,Causes,Pain Relief

What is Gout?

Gout is one of the most painful forms of acute arthritis caused by hyperurecemia which is an elevated level of monosodium urate, or uric acid, in the blood. Due to an inability of the body to purge this excess of uric acid, uric acid crystals could form, usually in the soft tissue of the joints, which could cause the patient great pain. Inflammation, tenderness and intense pain, particularly in the big toe, are all indicators that a patient has gout.

Gout Causes :-

(1) In males aged 30 to 60

(2) In women of menopausal age

(3) Eating food with high levels of purines regularly or without moderation

(4) Consumption of excessive alcohol

(5) In a long-term administration of diuretics ("water pills"), which increase the flow of urine from the body.

(6) Taking medicines that can increase uric acid in the bloodstream, like the vitamin B12

(7) Having a genetic history of gout

(8) In malfunctioning kidneys, wherein kidneys do not excrete enough urate through urine

(9) In overweight individuals

(10) Having high blood pressure

(11) Having injured a joint

(12) In genetic malfunctioning of metabolism which might lead to overproduction of urate and withholding of uric acid in your bloodstreams

Gout Symptoms:-

Gout can occur in stages: from asymptomatic, to acute, inter-critical, and to chronic stage. One can experience the following symptoms, whenever affected by gout:

(1) Stiffness and severe pain of the affected joint

(2) Inflammation and warmth of the affected joint

(3) Redness of the area on the affected joint

(4) Fever

(5) Firm, white lumps under the skin, called tophi.

Gout Alternative Treatment and Medicine Tips:-

(1) Drink water to help your kidneys flush excess uric acid out of your system. A minimum of 12 eight-ounce glasses a day has been suggested.

(2) Keep a close eye on your diet. Since the breakdown of natural chemical compounds called 'purines' into excess uric acid in your bloodstream is at the heart of your gout, it makes sense to try to keep away from purine-rich food. Foods such as poultry, dried legumes, shellfish, red meat, game and offal are all high in purines, so should be avoided.

(3) Eat vegetables and fruits that are high in vitamin C., particularly oranges. Vitamin C. can reduce uric acid levels in your bloodstream.

(4) Some studies have shown that drinking coffee - both decaff and regular - reduces uric acid levels although, exactly how, no one knows.

(5) Blue-red fruits such as cherries, blueberries, strawberries, grapes etc. are also known to be beneficial, especially cherries.

(6) Herbal remedies have been around for thousands of years. Herbs such as; Nettle, Juniper, Hawthorn, Garlic, Devil's Claw.

(7) Gently exercise the affected joint. Exercise helps to strengthen the joint, reduce stiffness and increase flexibility.

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