Arthritis
Arthritis is common disease now days. Arthritis is inflammation of one or more of joints.
The main symptoms of arthritis are joint pain and stiffness, which typically worsen with age. Depending on the type of arthritis signs and symptoms may include:
Pain,Stiffness,Swelling,Redness,decreased range of motion.The two main types of arthritis - osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis — damage joints in different ways.
Diagnosis : X ray, Ultra sound, MRI.
Lifestyle and home remedies: In many cases, arthritis symptoms can be reduced with the following measures:
- Weight loss. If you're obese, losing weight will reduce the stress on your weight-bearing joints. This may increase your mobility and limit future joint injury.
- Exercise. Regular exercise can help keep your joints flexible. Swimming and water aerobics may be good choices because the buoyancy of the water reduces stress on weight-bearing joints.
- Heat and cold. Heating pads or ice packs may help relieve arthritis pain.
- Assertive devices. Using canes, walkers, raised toilet seats and other assertive devices can help protect your joints and improve the ability to perform daily tasks.
Alternative medicine
Many people use alternative remedies for arthritis, but there is little reliable evidence to support the use of many of these products. The most promising alternative remedies for arthritis include:
- Acupuncture. This therapy uses fine needles inserted at specific points on the skin to reduce many types of pain, including that caused by some types of arthritis.
- Glucosamine Although study results have been mixed, it now appears that glucosamine works no better than placebo. However, glucosamine and the placebo both relieved arthritis pain better than taking nothing, particularly in people who have moderate to severe pain.
- Yoga or tai chi The slow, stretching movements associated with yoga and tai chi may help improve joint flexibility and range of motion in people with some types of arthritis.
- Massage Light stroking and kneading of muscles may increase blood flow and warm affected joints, temporarily relieving pain. Make sure your massage therapist knows which joints are affected by arthritis.
