What
are the Symptoms of Arthritis?
Arthritis is inflammation of one
or more joints, characterised by pain and stiffness of the affected parts. There are many forms of arthritis, ranging from
those associated with wear and tear of cartilage, such as osteoarthritis to
those associated with inflammation resulting from an over-active immune system,
such as rheumatoid arthritis.
Arthritis is classified as one of
the rheumatic diseases. These are
different conditions with differing features, treatments, complications, and
prognoses. They are similar in that
they have a tendency to affect the joints, muscles, ligaments, cartilage,
tendons, and potentially internal organs of the body.
It is estimated that approximately
350 million people worldwide have arthritis.
It affects men, women and children.
There are more female than male sufferers.
What are
the Symptoms of Arthritis?
Symptoms of arthritis include: pain,
tenderness, stiffness and restricted function of joints. There may also be redness, swelling, and a
sensation of warmth in the joints.
Many of the forms of arthritis,
because they are rheumatic diseases, can involve symptoms affecting various
parts of the body that do not directly involve the joints, such as, fatigue
caused by anaemia, muscle wasting, inflammation of the blood vessels, and, in
more severe cases, inflammation of the heart and lungs. Some arthritis sufferers may experience
low-grade fever, weight loss, fatigue, and feeling unwell.
Diagnosing Arthritis
Many sufferers have low-level
symptoms of arthritis, which cause discomfort but are tolerable. However, others suffer daily with acute pain
and disability from the disease and its complications. Early and accurate diagnosis can help to
prevent irreversible damage and disability.
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