Everything You Need to Know About Arthritis: Symptoms, Types, and Relief

Arthritis refers to more than 100 joint conditions. It causes pain, stiffness, swelling, and reduced movement. Common symptoms include morning stiffness, warmth, redness, and limited flexibility. Major types include: - Osteoarthritis: cartilage wear in knees, hips, hands, or spine - Rheumatoid arthritis: autoimmune attack on joints - Gout: uric acid crystals causing sudden pain, often in the big toe - Psoriatic arthritis: joint pain plus skin rashes in people with psoriasis Risk factors include age, joint injuries, autoimmune diseases, and excess weight. Management focuses on pain relief and improved mobility through medications, exercise, weight control, warm compresses, and physical therapy. In severe cases, surgery or joint replacement may be needed.

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