Arthritis
Arthritis
is inflammation of one or more joints. A joint is the area where two bones
meet. There are over 100 different types of arthritis.
Alternative Names
Joint
inflammation; Joint degeneration
Reasons
Arthritis
involves the breakdown of cartilage. Normal cartilage protects a joint and
allows it to move smoothly. Cartilage also absorbs shock when pressure is
placed on the joint, such as when you walk. Without the normal amount of
cartilage, the bones rub together. This causes, swelling (inflammation), and
stiffness.
Joint inflammation may result from:
Ø An autoimmune disease (the body's immune system mistakenly
attacks healthy tissue)
Ø Broken bone
Ø General "wear and tear" on joints
Ø Infection, usually by bacteria or virus
In
most cases, the joint inflammation goes away after the cause goes away or is
treated. Sometimes it does not. When this happens, you have chronic arthritis.
Arthritis may occur in men or women. Osteoarthritis is the most common type.
Other, more common types of arthritis include:
Ø Ankylosing spondylitis – ஆங்கைலோசிங் ஸ்பாண்டிலைட்டிஸ்
Ø Crystal arthritis, gout, pseudogout கவுட்
Ø Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (in children) சில்ரன் ருமடாய்ட் ஆர்த்ரைட்டிஸ்
Ø Bacterial infections – பாக்டீரியல் இன்பெக்சன்ஸ்
Ø Psoriatic arthritis – சோரியாடிக் ஆர்த்ரைட்டிஸ்
Ø Reactive arthritis (Reiter syndrome) – ரியாக்டிவ் ஆர்த்தரைட்டிஸ்
Ø Rheumatoid arthritis (in adults) ருமடாய்ட் ஆர்த்தரைட்டிஸ்
Ø Scleroderma – ஸ்கிலீரோ டெர்மா
Ø Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) சிஸ்டமிக் லூபஸ் எரித்திமேட்டோசிஸ்
Symptoms
Arthritis
causes joint pain, swelling, stiffness, and limited movement. Symptoms can
include:
Ø Joint pain – ஜாயிண்ட் வலி
Ø Joint swelling – ஜாயிண்ட் வீக்கம்
Ø Reduced ability to move the joint – மூட்டுகளை அசைக்க முடியாது
Ø Redness and warmth of the skin around a joint – மூட்டு வீங்கி சிவந்து இருக்கும்
Ø Joint stiffness, especially in the morning – காலையில் மூட்டு இருகி ஸ்டிப்பாக இருக்கும்,
Exams and Tests
Ø
Blood tests
and joint x-rays are often done to check for infection and other causes of
arthritis.
LIFESTYLE CHANGES
Lifestyle
changes are the preferred treatment for osteoarthritis and other types of joint
swelling. Exercise can help relieve stiffness, reduce pain and fatigue, and
improve muscle and bone strength. Your health care team can help you design an
exercise program that is best for you.
Exercise programs may include:
Ø Low-impact aerobic activity (also called endurance exercise)
Ø Range of motion exercises for flexibility
Ø Strength training for muscle tone
Supplement therapy
ü Heat or ice – சூடு அல்லது ஐஸ் ஒத்தடம்
ü Splints or orthotics to support joints and help improve their
position; this is often needed for rheumatoid arthritis
ü Water therapy – வாட்டர் தெராபி
ü Massage - மசாஜ்
Other things you can do include:
- Get
plenty of sleep. Sleeping 8 to 10 hours a night and taking naps during the
day can help you recover from a flare-up more quickly, and may even help
prevent flare-ups. நன்கு தூங்கவும்,
- Avoid
staying in one position for too long. ஒரே பொசிசனில் அதிக நேரம் இருப்பதை தவிர்க்கவும்,
- Avoid
positions or movements that place extra stress on your sore joints.
- Change
your home to make activities easier. For example, install grab bars in the
shower, the tub, and near the toilet.
- Try
stress-reducing activities, such as meditation, yoga, or tai chi. மன அழுத்தத்தை குறைக்கவும், யோகா தியானம் செய்யவும்,
- Eat
a healthy diet full of fruits and vegetables, which contain important
vitamins and minerals, especially vitamin E.
- Eat
foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, such as cold water fish (salmon,
mackerel, and herring), flaxseed, rapeseed (canola) oil, soybeans, soybean
oil, pumpkin seeds, and walnuts.
- Avoid
excessive alcohol and smoking. மது, புகை பிடித்தலை தவிர்க்கவும்,
- Apply
capsaicin cream over your painful joints. You may feel improvement after
applying the cream for 3 to 7 days.
- Lose
weight, if you are overweight. Weight loss can greatly improve joint pain
in the legs and feet. வெயிட்டை குறைக்கவும்,
Treatment
The
goal of treatment is to reduce pain, improve function, and prevent further
joint damage.. Symptomatic Homeopathy medicine helps for Arthritis – நோயின் அறிகுறிகளுக்கேற்ற ஓமியோபதி மருந்துகள் மூட்டுவலிக்கு நன்கு உதவும்.
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