Arthritis

Arthritis, also known as joint inflammation

• Most structures of arthritis are thought to be caused by the responsibility in the immune system that causes the body to attack its own tissues in the joints. Arthritis caused by an infection is called 'reactive arthritis'.

• Osteoarthritis the most common form of arthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis is the second most common

Osteoarthritis: It occurs when the protective cartilage that cushions the ends of your bones wears down over time. Although osteoarthritis can damage any joint

Rheumatoid Arthritis: the immune system attacks parts of the body especially the joints.

Ways to Prevent Arthritis

1. Maintaining a healthy weight   

2. Don't smoke or quit smoking

3. Try not to get injured in sports 

4. Avoid injury in joints/ while pushing and pulling etc    

This is how it's treated

1. resting

2. physical therapy

3. surgery