Description:

There are over 100 different types of arthritis each with its own set of causes and treatments. Arthritis manifests itself in a variety of ways. Osteoarthritis: Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis. It is frequently linked with ageing or trauma. Rheumatoid arthritis: Autoimmune arthritis arises when the immune system of your body mistakenly attacks healthy cells. Rheumatoid arthritis is the most common type of this type of arthritis. Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis / juvenile idiopathic arthritis : This is a form of arthritis that is common among children. Lupin syndrome: This is a chronic autoimmune disease. It causes inflammation by damaging tendons joints and organs. Gouty arthritis: a condition characterised by the accumulation of crystallised uric acid in small joints such as the big toe. It causes inflammation and pain. Infectious arthritis: is caused by an infection that has spread from one part of the body to the joint. Psoriatic arthritis: Psoriatic arthritis affects people who have psoriasis.

Cause:

The causes of arthritis vary according to the type of arthritis and can include: Injury A metabolic disorder such as  gout with elevated uric acid levels in the blood as well as pseudogout with hypercalcemia. Genetic factors Infections (bacterial and viral) have both direct and indirect effects. Immune system misdirection combined with autoimmunity (rheumatoid arthritis systemic lupus erythematosus, etc.) Aging-related joint wear and tear (osteoarthritis) Obesity Family history Weakened muscles

Symptom:

Joint pain stiffness and swelling are the most common signs and symptoms. In addition your symptoms may worsen the moment you get out of bed in the morning or upon waking from a sleep. Other signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis include: Limited range of motion that sometimes goes away after movement, Bone growths in the fingers causing clicking sounds while bending Weakening of the muscles surrounding the joint Instability or buckling of the joint; and a grating or scraping sensation in the knees. The following are additional signs of rheumatoid arthritis: Stiffness in the morning that lasts for thirty minutes or longer influencing multiple joints starts in smaller joints like the hands and feet and affects the same joints on both sides of the body, fatigue low-grade fever, eye inflammation ,low red blood cell count, Heart muscle and blood vessel inflammation.

Ayurveda Treartments:

Churna Pinda swedanam, Valuka pinda swedanam , Kashaya dhara, Lepanam, Upanaha swedanam, Pichu, Bandhanam

Naturopathy Treartments:

Revulsive compress, Hot mud therapy, Manipulative therapy, Knee pack, Sauna bath, Yoga therapy, Acupuncture, Sun bath.