Common Signs and Symptoms of Arthritis
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• Rheumatoid arthritis • Osteoarthritis – degenerative joint
disease, associated with aging• Primary identifiable cause is wear and tear
on the joints – naturally occurs with aging
• Autoimmune disorder• Causes inflammation and damage to
joints• Commonly appears in middle age• More common in women• Can affect children and young adults
• Inflammation of the skin and joints• Psoriasis is a common skin disorder• Inflammation can also affect the joints,
causing psoriatic arthritis• 10% of patients with psoriasis will develop
psoriatic arthritis• Can also cause inflammation in eyes,
heart, kidneys, or lungs
• Chronic pain in affected area• Pain and stiffness in joints, especially
those with previous injury• Pain and stiffness more noticeable after
immobility, such as overnight• Swelling
• Hip, knee, wrist pain• Pain, stiffness, swelling in finger joints• Warm sensation in affected area• Presence of symptoms in same areas on
both right and left sides of the body
• Limited ability to move the joint• General feeling of fatigue throughout the
entire body• Fever
• Joint deformity• Patient’s mobility can be significantly
affected• Necessary use of mobility aids• Persistent symptoms should not be
ignored• Early diagnosis and treatment key to
slowing progression
• Physical therapy• Other natural and homeopathic remedies• Improve symptoms and slow progression• Herbal and mineral formulations can
improve elasticity of ligaments and lubricate the joint
• Antler arthritis is a term used to describe treatments using velvet of deer antlers
• Deer have ability to regenerate antlers• Same properties may have healing
properties for humans
• Visit your practitioner at your first concern• Proper diagnosis is the first step to an
effective treatment plan• http://www.megavista-health.com/
articles/health-conditions/common-signs-and-symptoms-of-arthritis
• Megavista Health is a website dedicated to positive, holistic health and nutrition
• Learn more about the various types of arthritis and other health conditions by visiting our website
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