Arthritis has been with us throughout history and according to archaeologist beyond. It is only in modern times that we are getting better at distinguishing the different types of this disease. However we still don't understand the cause of most of them.
For more info on this subject go to the associated link below (HISTORY of RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS RESEARCH)
You don't unless you have a history of gout and in that case some dietary restrictions may be helpful ( the control of purine rich foods). However to date there has been no cure developed for arthritis. There are means that may help control damage caused by the onset of inflammatory arthritis such as rheumatoid arthritis.
Atrhritis has been with us since before man was even on the planet,
Women are most likely to get it and people that have a family history of the disease.
See the related link below(Reflexology for osteoarthritis) for some history and information on this subject.
Arthritis is an inflammatory disease. It can be caused by family history, the person's gender, age, and obesity. There are treatments available but no cure.
The same way arthritisaffects anyone; joints become swollen and stiff, and movement becomes painful. If you exercise often or heavily, have a family history of arthritis or other bone diseases and malignments or are simply becoming more advanced in life, then there is a good chance you will get develop arthritis as you get older.
No, they appear pretty much exactly the same way as dark shadows called' hot spots'. The history of the patient is what makes the difference in making the diagnosis. For example: If one claims to have injured the area in the past then a doctor may diagnose traumatic arthritis. If one does not claim previous injury to the area then a doctor may diagnose degenerative arthritis.
Infectious arthritis, which is sometimes called septic Arthritis or pyogenic arthritis, is a serious infection of the joints.
A family history of thyroid problems or a personal history of high cholesterol levels or such autoimmune diseases as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, or diabetes can make an individual more susceptible
Mary Pack has written: 'Never surrender' -- subject(s): Arthritis, Canadian Arthritis and Rheumatism Society, Canadian Arthritis and Rheumatism Society. British Columbia Division, Rheumatism 'The romance of the pony express' -- subject(s): History, Pictorial works, Pony express, Union Pacific Railroad Company
There are no hormones for arthritis.