Introduction to biomechanics


What are the Symptoms of Arthritis?

Arthritis symptoms can vary depending on whatacting  unusually  clumsy.
type you have. It can affect several part of
the body and can be caused by severalOsteoarthritis is the most common form in
different factors. Although many of theolder people. It is brought on partly by
arthritis symptoms may be similar, there arelong-term everyday use. Depending on which
also some differences. Here are a fewpart of the body is affected, arthritis
examples  of  arthritis  symptoms.symptoms may vary. Most people
withosteoarthritis in their fingers don't
Ankylosing spondylitis is arthritis of theeven know about it unless an x-ray reveals
joints in the spine. It is also known asdeterioration in the cartilage. The symptoms
Marie-Strumpell disease and rheumatoidare standard with pain and swelling. With
spondylitis. This disorder affects multipleosteoarthritis though, even though the
organs such as eyes, heart, lungs, skin,arthritis never goes away, the pain fades
andgastrointestinal tract. Symptoms include:over  time.
low back and hip pain and stiffness;
difficulty expanding the chest; pain in neck,Gout is a form of arthritis where the body
shoulders, knees, and ankles; low-gradehas too much uric acid. The symptoms of gout
fever; fatigue; weight loss. Initialare intense pain in the joint (usually the
arthritis symptoms are uncommon after the agebig toe). It may also become red, swollen,
of 30, although patient may not be diagnosedand warm to the touch. At times, gout can
until  after  then.occur in the wrists, ankles, and knees.The
symptoms may not come back for several years.
Bursitis is another form. Bursitis usuallyBut if crystals formed by the uric acid are
affects the hip, shoulder, and elbow. But itleft untreated, it can destroy part of the
can also affect the knee, heel, or base ofbone.
big toe. Usually this affects athletes,
golfers, baseball players, or people who areRheumatoid arthritis is caused by an
out of shape and have poor posture. Thisoveractive immune system. The symptoms
symptoms are pain and stiffness in the joint.usually start out as minor stiffness and
Arthritis symptoms become worse when jointpain. It may come and go, but eventually the
is used. The joint may also be swollen andarthritis systems get worse and more
warm  to  the  touch.frequent. Treatment for this is most
effective if caught withinthe first few
Juvenile arthritis symptoms are similar tomonths.
the adult symptoms. There is pain, swelling,
and joint stiffness. Symptoms can come andIf you have some arthritis symptoms, contact
go. Young children especially do notyour doctor. Treatments are always more
complain about their arthritissymptoms.effective if they are caught in the early
Parents may not notice until they see theirstages. You can also get more information
child limping, avoiding physical activity, orfrom the Arthritis Foundation.



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