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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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