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6 Common Types of Arthritis | Differing Symptoms and Causes

Arthritis Relief — Wed, 01 Aug 2018 16:00:43 +0000

The Main Types of Arthritis There are over 100 different types of arthritis and related diseases. Arthritis is a medical disease that causes symptoms such as joint pain, stiffness, swelling, warmth, redness, and issues with a joints range of motion. This disorder makes one feel that their joints have been overused. The common causes are old age and joint injuries. And at times obesity, which leads to extra pressure on your joints. The commonly affected joints are the ones that bear weight like your knees, spine, hips, and feet. Below is a vivid description of some of the main types

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Psoriatic Arthritis Treatment Options | Medication and Lifestyle Alternatives

Arthritis Relief — Wed, 01 Feb 2017 09:00:41 +0000

Psoriatic Arthritis, also known as PSA, is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects both the joints and skin. Psoriatic Arthritis and Psoriasis (a skin condition) are commonly overlapping. Around 30% of all people with the skin condition Psoriasis will end up developing PsA. Also, as much as 80% or more of patients with Psoriatic Arthritis will end up developing skin symptoms associated with Psoriasis. This mainly includes the manifestation of red, flaky patches known as plaque, which is most commonly seen on the arms, legs, and trunk of a patient's body. It sometimes takes as long as a decade for

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Psoriatic Arthritis Diet | Foods to Consume and Avoid

Arthritis Relief — Tue, 01 Mar 2016 09:00:35 +0000

Psoriatic arthritis is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease affecting a percentage of patients with the skin disease Psoriasis. Symptoms include pain and inflammation in the joints, along with red, flaky patches on the skin called plaque that may or may not be painful. A special Psoriatic Arthritis diet can help you to either lower your risk of developing the disease or else lower the severity of the disease in individuals who already suffer from it. The diet consists of foods to be avoided, and foods to be increased. You can find both below. Psoriatic Arthritis Diet: Foods To Avoid Certain foods

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Can You Prevent Arthritis? | Tips for Improving Immunity

Arthritis Relief — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 01:56:28 +0000

The term arthritis is a general term used to pertain to any number of arthritic diseases. The most common form of osteoarthritis, but also included in this broad category are osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Juvenile Arthritis. The varying types of arthritis can primarily be labeled under one of two umbrella categories. The first is a set of disease which is a natural occurrence through wear and tear as we age. These are the more common forms of arthritic diseases, and everyone has the potential to develop them. The second set is based on immune system response, which

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What Is The Cause of Arthritis? | Three Primary Forms of Arthritis

Arthritis Relief — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 01:43:06 +0000

The term arthritis can refer to several different diseases, all of which affect the bones and joints. While there are many different forms of arthritis, which include sub-forms, there are three primary types: Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Psoriatic Arthritis. But what is the cause of arthritis? The cause of arthritis depends on which form you are specifically talking about. Osteoarthritis is a disease which can naturally form as a person ages, while RA and Psoriatic Arthritis are chronic inflammatory autoimmune diseases. This makes a very big difference in cause, as well as symptoms and treatment. What Is The Cause of

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