Arthritis Remedies » Diseases, Conditions and Treatments

Osteoarthritis: Causes, Treatment and Prevention

Thomas Nowann — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 07:43:54 +0000

Osteoarthritis is the breakdown of cartilage in the joints. This is followed by chronic inflammation of the joint lining. Typically this disease affects the hands, feet, spine, hips, and knees and results in limited movement of the affected joint. Osteoarthritis is commonly associated with aging though there are factors which result in people being afflicted sooner rather than later. Factors that increase the risk of osteoarthritis development include obesity, genetic factors, injury of the joint, continued stress due to physical activity and neuromuscular disorders such as diabetes. Treatmen Click to read more

Different Forms Of Arthritis

Thomas Nowann — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 09:43:52 +0000

There are over hundred different classifications of arthritis and the symptoms vary from type to type. The most prevalent symptoms arthritis of different types would have are listed below. Osteoarthritis starts with pain in the joints and stiffness which is progressive with almost no evidence of swelling, fever or chills whilst the patient conducts normal day to day activities. This condition is also referred to as arthrosis, degenerative joint disease or degenerative arthritis. It starts with a low grade inflammation resulting in joint pain that is caused due to the cartilage (covers the bone Click to read more

Life Can Still Be Enjoyed Despite Living With Arthritis

Thomas Nowann — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 06:09:18 +0000

People continue to live and enjoy life despite the many problems and troubles that come their way.? Maybe because most people believe that it is how a person makes his life that it becomes more beautiful, meaningful, and valuable to him and to everyone around him.? The same thing with illnesses, too, people should treat it as part of something.? But, Sometimes there are those who feel so down and hopeless when they feel or realize that they are too sickly to make a difference, which shouldn’t be the case at all.? A person must learn to find his meaning and his worth, to make everyone fee Click to read more