Arthritis, The Pain And The Reasons

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Arthritis, The Pain And The Reasons

Copyright 2005 Loubet

Many fear the pain of arthritis as they age. But, it can

attack anyone at any time. For those who it does strike,

the pain is unbearable. It is a group of diseases of the

bone joints. Each time a person moves, joints move with

them. But, when arthritis lurks in the joints, pain is

also lurking. Many people have mistakenly come to believe

that it is a sign of growing old. In fact, it is not.

There are different types of arthritis, and many ways that

it can begin to consume your life.

As we stated, arthritis is actually a common name for a

group of diseases of the bone joints. These diseases

include rheumatoid arthritis, which is an autoimmune

disease and certain other types of arthritis, which are

caused by a bad injury, repetitive use, sports, or

overexertion. Septic arthritis is caused by a joint

infection. And, the most common of all is osteoarthritis,

which is a degenerative disease. In this particular

disease, older people are mainly the target. Their joint

cartilage is simply deteriorating over time. In any of

these cases, arthritis can be profoundly painful and at

times, unbearable. For those who are elderly, the worst of

the pain comes in the morning or after sitting for long

periods. This is due to the fact that joints become stiff.

Once they begin to move and keep moving, though, the pain

can be mild. When arthritis strikes a young child, he or

she may just stop using the limb. Weather changes can also

cause increased pain in the effected area. The pain of the

disease comes from the joints developing extra nerve

endings. They do this to protect the joint from more

damage. If it hurts more, you likely won’t use it more for

fear of it getting worse. However, the stiffness sets in

from lack of use and the vicious cycle continues.

What can you do if you think you may have arthritis? The

first course of action is to see a doctor. The doctor will

ask you questions regarding any other symptoms you may have

besides the obvious pain and limited use of the joint.

Fever can be a cause for septic arthritis. In this

specific cause, you should seek a medical emergency team

right away as it can be life threatening. In any case, the

doctor will most likely have blood work done as well as

x-rays. Once the type of arthritis is diagnosed, your

doctor will have a better idea how to treat it. For some

this may include surgery, prescription drugs, physical

therapy, or a reduction in the use of the effected joints.

There are other products being used as well. One of these

is a collagen injection. Other treatments that have been

shown to ease the pain include herbal remedies.

In the end, arthritis can be helped, and may be cured if

treatment is sought and given in the right manner. If you

suspect that you or someone you love is being affected by

this disease, you should speak to your doctor as it can be

an unnecessary pain that you or they face day in and day

out. Unfortunately, arthritis can’t heal itself and does

require treatment. It is simply a wise choice to get it

taken care of.

About the Author:

Loubet is a Natural Therapeutic Specialist who

retired from her 20-year massage therapy practice because

of arthritis. She operates a website

http://www.naturalarthritispainrelief.com which provides

information on an alternative arthritis treatment. More

information can be found at

http://www.arthritispainsolution.com/arthritis-treatment/rhe

umatoid-arthritis.html