Arthritis is inflammation of a joint; arthritis is a condition that affects the joints, the tissues surrounding the joints and connective tissues.
Certain forms of arthritis can involve the immune system and internal organs.
There are several forms of the condition, the most common are:
Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Gout
Fibromyalgia
Childhood arthritis
Other less common forms are systemic lupus erythematous and ankylosing spondylitis.
Arthritis can be inflammatory as in rheumatoid arthritis, or non-inflammatory as in osteoarthritis.
The symptoms of arthritis are pain and stiffness around a joint; they can develop gradually or suddenly. The condition can worsen with age.
Risk Factors
There is a genetic disposition to developing arthritis, some genes are associated with a higher risk for it. Osteoarthritis of the knee is associated with occupations that involve repeated bending and squatting.
Other risk factors are:
Age -The risk increases with age.
Female gender
Overweight/Obesity
Joint injuries
Infection
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