Arthritis is a mutation that affects ones' DNA. Usually Arthritis is passed down from one generation to another. The mutated DNA then throws off the natural biochemistry inside ones' body which includes effects on these mechanisms: T-Cell mutations or abnormalities Immune system compromise Synovial fluid, cartilage, and bone attacks We have the technology to analyze DNA, but a few decades away to possibly synthesizing it too.
We are very close to being able to tell who could get it in future years.
The RA factor blood test is an indicator for RA. Its' result can be positive, borderline, or negative.
there are over a hundred different forms of arthritis. the main cause for most of these is not known. what is known is that some are associated with wear and tear or trauma, Autoimmune disorders, chemical imbalance in the blood stream, viral and bacterial infections.
Pain is a very common symptom of all types of arthritis. Most frequently, this is joint pain, and it is caused by swelling, inflammation, and pressure in the joints, such as the wrists or knees. Pain associated with arthritis may be acute or chronic.
There are over a hundred different form of arthritis and the reason for the majority is not understood as yet. However the majority of them fall into 3 main category,
osteoarthritis usually the result of wear and tear or damage caused by trauma it is initially a non inflammatory condition
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks the joints and other parts of the body this and other similar diseases is an inflammatory disease.
Gouty arthritis. this illness is caused by the over production of, or the kidneys inability to remove uric acid, resulting in the formation of fine sharp crystals that setle in joints and also other parts of the body. pseudo gout is similar but is caused by calcium.
there are also several forms of less damaging forms of arthritis that are caused by infections with bacteria or virus.
Gonococcus bacterium for example may cause arthritis. http://www.biomagnetism.net
the cause of arthritis is the ligaments in which ever part you have it in get badly damaged so you bones swell and get all twisted or what ever happens
wearing down the tissue in-between your joints
most forms of arthritis are chronic, this is particularly so in the case of inflammatory forms of arthritis like for example rheumatoid arthritis which is an autoimmune disease
There are many chronic diseases that can disable people Arthritis is just one of them.
Acute chronic gout is a form of arthritis as well There are treatments available for both gout non inflammatory arthritis and inflammatory forms of the disease. None however can be cured as yet.
At this point the cause for arthritis is not known.
The cause for arthritis is unknown
No Some forms of non chronic arthritiswhich do not usually cause damage to joints may be caused by infections. However osteoarthritis arthritis Gouty arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis have no connection with any known infection or pathogen.
Ankylosing spondylitis is a form of arthritis that causes chronic pain in the back.
gout can be chronic but this is not necessarily the case
most forms of arthritis are chronic, this is particularly so in the case of inflammatory forms of arthritis like for example rheumatoid arthritis which is an autoimmune disease
people that have arthritis including Rheumatoid arthritis commonly have problems with Chronic fatigue. Cause and contributing factors include: lack of sleep, chronic pain, stress, depression, anxiety, inflammation, inactivity, diet, as well as the side effects of drugs used to treat the disease.
No
Bacteria such as Gonococcus can cause Arthritis.
There are many chronic diseases that can disable people Arthritis is just one of them.
Psoriatic arthritis is a chronic disease characterized by inflammation of the skin (psoriasis) and joints (arthritis).
Acute chronic gout is a form of arthritis as well There are treatments available for both gout non inflammatory arthritis and inflammatory forms of the disease. None however can be cured as yet.
At this point the cause for arthritis is not known.
The cause for arthritis is unknown