ARTHRITIS:SIGNS,CAUSES,TYPES,TREATMENT AND PREVENTION.
Arthritis basically,is the swelling and tenderness of one or more joints .This condition is characterised by very painful bouts and stiffness.Please note that there are more than 140 different types of arthritis.
Symptoms Of Arthritis
There are many types of arthritis,but some symptoms cut across all of them .The following are the major symptoms of arthritis.
-Pain around the affected joint or joints
-stiffness-Your joints become still,unable to move..
-swelling-This basically orms around the affected joint
-loss of flexibility-People with arthritis will find it difficult to move the affected parts of the body.
-Grating sensation on using the affected joint.
-Extra bits of bones forms around the joints making it to swell
There are other symptoms of ar=thritis as there are tens of different types of arthritis.
Causes Of Arthritis
-smoking
-Being overweight
-If you had previous joint injury

-Old age
-Activities involving quite a lot of movement.
-If you come from a family with a history of arthritis.
-Disease
-Infection etec etc
Types of Arthritis
FIbromyalgia,lupus,osteoarthritis,rheumatoid arthritis,psoriatic arthritis,gout,Juvenile idiopathic arthritis,Ankylosing spondyliti,etc As stated above,there are more than 140 different types of arthritis.

Prevention Of Arthritis
-quit smoking,exercise regularly,keep your pressure controlled,avoid being overweight,avoid injuries,do stretches,be in the habit of eating fish,do regular visitation to a healthy care provider for check up and preventative measure advice.
Arthritis Treatment
-Acupuncture
-massage
-immobilisation of the affected joints
-heat and cold presses.
-Medications-over-the- counter anti inflammatory drugs and pain relievers.
-Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
Supplements for Arthritis In Kenya/Uganda
At health peak supplements in uganda and kenya,we stock a wide variety of supplements for arthritis.These includes in different forms like captuse,tablets and gels for pain relief.These includes cumin,ginger,boswellia,Glucosamine,Fish oil,Methylsulfonylmethane,Collagen,vitamin E,Evening primrose,Gla,Bromelain,Borage oil,selenium,Flaxseed,Fish oil for arthritis,green tea,Melatonin etc
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