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Arthritis vs. Arthrosis - Despite the very similar symptoms, arthritis and arthrosis are distinct conditions with different treatments and causes. This can be confusing.
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What is arthritis? - Arthritis is an inflammatory process that affects the joints. Basically, it's when one or more joint is inflamed.
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Symptoms - The main symptoms of arthritis are joint pain, redness, swelling, and difficulty moving the affected joints.
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Variations of the condition - There are more than 100 types of arthritis, classified according to the affected area of the body, the intensity of pain, and the age of the patient. According to Fox News, there are five common types of arthritis.
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Rheumatoid arthritis - This type of arthritis causes severe pain, mainly in the hands and legs. It is caused by the immune system attacking joints.
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Osteoarthrosis - This variation of the disease is characterized by degeneration or breakage of joints. It is usually linked to old age, injury, and obesity. It is painful and causes swelling and heat in the affected area.
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Gout - Uric acid causes of this type of arthritis, which mainly affects men. Unlike chronic variations of the disease, gout is intermittent, that is, it comes and goes. The most affected areas are the big toes, ankles, and knees.
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Juvenile arthritis - Like rheumatoid arthritis, this is an autoimmune condition, but it is exclusively in people under 16. Parents should be wary of signs of fever, irritation, and vision problems, as well as pain that can spread all over the body.
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Psoriatic arthritis - This type of arthritis is linked to the skin condition psoriasis. As well as affecting the skin, it can cause inflammation that causes pain in the joints of the hands and feet.
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Causes - Arthritis can have different causes and affect different areas of the body. In addition to autoimmune conditions such as lupus, injuries, rheumatic fever, and infections can lead to arthritis.
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What is arthrosis? - Also known as osteoarthritis or osteoarthrosis, it's a type of arthritis caused by degeneration of cartilage in joints.
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What happens? - Cartilage degeneration usually occurs due to aging. The bones come into direct contact with one another, and the friction of the movements causes injury.
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The most common type - The condition can affect any joint that has cartilage. It usually occurs in the hands, knees, hips, and spine. It can affect several areas at the same time.
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Symptoms - The most common symptom of arthrosis is joint pain of various intensities in the hands, neck, lower back, knees, and hips.
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Warning! - Osteoarthritis is a progressive disease that has no cure, so prevention is the best treatment. The more injuries the joints are exposed to, the more likely you are to develop the disease, as cartilage doesn't regenerate.
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Treatment - Treatment is based on managing the causative or correlated diseases. With medications and exercises the condition can be managed.
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Treatment - In severe cases, under the supervision of specialists, gel is injected directly into the joint to protect it and relieve pain.
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Treatment - Muscle-strengthening exercises can help by increasing stability around the joints. Check out some super-simple tips that can easily introduced to your daily routine.
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Holding objects - When holding or lifting a dish or tray, place the palms of your hands under the object, rather than using your fingertips.
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Brushing - When brushing your teeth and combing your hair, try to hold the brush with all your fingers.
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Reinforcement - Use cutlery with thicker handles or reinforce them for added safety.
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Cutting - When using a knife, hold it with both hands for strength and safety.
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Prevention - Use anti-slip accessories to decrease the likelihood of falling.
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Reading - When reading books or newspapers, don't hold or press with your thumbs.
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Writing - Choose thicker or rubberized pens and pencils.
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Cooking - When preparing food, don't hold the spoon with your thumb. Hold it on the palm of your hand with your fingers wrapped around.
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Scissors - Choose spring scissors to cut harder objects to protect muscles and joints.
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Making it easier - Lubricate difficult locks and replace parts if necessary. Reducing strain on your joints will help keep these conditions at bay.
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Arthritis vs. Arthrosis - Despite the very similar symptoms, arthritis and arthrosis are distinct conditions with different treatments and causes. This can be confusing.
© Shutterstock
1 / 29 Fotos
What is arthritis? - Arthritis is an inflammatory process that affects the joints. Basically, it's when one or more joint is inflamed.
© Shutterstock
2 / 29 Fotos
Symptoms - The main symptoms of arthritis are joint pain, redness, swelling, and difficulty moving the affected joints.
© Shutterstock
3 / 29 Fotos
Variations of the condition - There are more than 100 types of arthritis, classified according to the affected area of the body, the intensity of pain, and the age of the patient. According to Fox News, there are five common types of arthritis.
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4 / 29 Fotos
Rheumatoid arthritis - This type of arthritis causes severe pain, mainly in the hands and legs. It is caused by the immune system attacking joints.
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5 / 29 Fotos
Osteoarthrosis - This variation of the disease is characterized by degeneration or breakage of joints. It is usually linked to old age, injury, and obesity. It is painful and causes swelling and heat in the affected area.
© Shutterstock
6 / 29 Fotos
Gout - Uric acid causes of this type of arthritis, which mainly affects men. Unlike chronic variations of the disease, gout is intermittent, that is, it comes and goes. The most affected areas are the big toes, ankles, and knees.
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Juvenile arthritis - Like rheumatoid arthritis, this is an autoimmune condition, but it is exclusively in people under 16. Parents should be wary of signs of fever, irritation, and vision problems, as well as pain that can spread all over the body.
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Psoriatic arthritis - This type of arthritis is linked to the skin condition psoriasis. As well as affecting the skin, it can cause inflammation that causes pain in the joints of the hands and feet.
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Causes - Arthritis can have different causes and affect different areas of the body. In addition to autoimmune conditions such as lupus, injuries, rheumatic fever, and infections can lead to arthritis.
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What is arthrosis? - Also known as osteoarthritis or osteoarthrosis, it's a type of arthritis caused by degeneration of cartilage in joints.
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11 / 29 Fotos
What happens? - Cartilage degeneration usually occurs due to aging. The bones come into direct contact with one another, and the friction of the movements causes injury.
© Shutterstock
12 / 29 Fotos
The most common type - The condition can affect any joint that has cartilage. It usually occurs in the hands, knees, hips, and spine. It can affect several areas at the same time.
© Shutterstock
13 / 29 Fotos
Symptoms - The most common symptom of arthrosis is joint pain of various intensities in the hands, neck, lower back, knees, and hips.
© Shutterstock
14 / 29 Fotos
Warning! - Osteoarthritis is a progressive disease that has no cure, so prevention is the best treatment. The more injuries the joints are exposed to, the more likely you are to develop the disease, as cartilage doesn't regenerate.
© Shutterstock
15 / 29 Fotos
Treatment - Treatment is based on managing the causative or correlated diseases. With medications and exercises the condition can be managed.
© Shutterstock
16 / 29 Fotos
Treatment - In severe cases, under the supervision of specialists, gel is injected directly into the joint to protect it and relieve pain.
© Shutterstock
17 / 29 Fotos
Treatment - Muscle-strengthening exercises can help by increasing stability around the joints. Check out some super-simple tips that can easily introduced to your daily routine.
© Shutterstock
18 / 29 Fotos
Holding objects - When holding or lifting a dish or tray, place the palms of your hands under the object, rather than using your fingertips.
© Shutterstock
19 / 29 Fotos
Brushing - When brushing your teeth and combing your hair, try to hold the brush with all your fingers.
© Shutterstock
20 / 29 Fotos
Reinforcement - Use cutlery with thicker handles or reinforce them for added safety.
© Shutterstock
21 / 29 Fotos
Cutting - When using a knife, hold it with both hands for strength and safety.
© Shutterstock
22 / 29 Fotos
Prevention - Use anti-slip accessories to decrease the likelihood of falling.
© Shutterstock
23 / 29 Fotos
Reading - When reading books or newspapers, don't hold or press with your thumbs.
© Shutterstock
24 / 29 Fotos
Writing - Choose thicker or rubberized pens and pencils.
© Shutterstock
25 / 29 Fotos
Cooking - When preparing food, don't hold the spoon with your thumb. Hold it on the palm of your hand with your fingers wrapped around.
© Shutterstock
26 / 29 Fotos
Scissors - Choose spring scissors to cut harder objects to protect muscles and joints.
© Shutterstock
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Making it easier - Lubricate difficult locks and replace parts if necessary. Reducing strain on your joints will help keep these conditions at bay.
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Arthritis and arthrosis: understanding the differences and treatments
Learn simple exercises that help to control these conditions
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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), arthritis is a condition that affects 80% of the global population, so it will probably be a part of your life at some point. The causes of the disease are not completely understood. There are many variations, meaning that the condition is classified into more than 100 different types, including arthrosis. Understand the differences between arthritis and arthrosis and learn how to treat the conditions.
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