Arthritis is any pain that occurs in a joint. The two main forms of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Others include juvenile arthritis, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, Reiter's syndrome, gout and pseudogout.
Treatment focuses on alleviating pain, preventing further degeneration and maintaining or improving joint mobility. Medications are used include acetaminophen, NSAIDs and DMARDs. Glucosamine & chondroitin supplements may also help relieve the chronic pain of arthritis. In some cases, surgical procedures such as arthroscopy and arthroplasty may be necessary.
Treatment focuses on alleviating pain, preventing further degeneration and maintaining or improving joint mobility. Medications are used include acetaminophen, NSAIDs and DMARDs. Glucosamine & chondroitin supplements may also help relieve the chronic pain of arthritis. In some cases, surgical procedures such as arthroscopy and arthroplasty may be necessary.
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