Overview

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 aging 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 characterized by the accumulation of crystallized 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.

Causes

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

Symptoms

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 sleep. 

Other signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis include: 

• Limited range of motion that sometimes goes away after movements

• Bone growths in the fingers cause clicking sounds while bending 

• Weakening of the muscles surrounding the joint Instability or buckling of the joint

• 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 influences multiple joints starting in smaller joints like the hands and feet and affecting 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.

Ayurvedic Treatments

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

Naturopathy Treatments

Revulsive compress  Hot mud therapy  Manipulative therapy   Knee pack   Sauna bath   Yoga therapy   Acupuncture   Sunbath