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Osteoarthritis is a condition primarily of the cartilage of the joint. It often happens when a bone thickens to compensate for the deterioration of the normally smooth cartilage becoming rough with age. Thus, it normally affects elderly people, however it can also be found in teenagers. It commonly involves knees, fingers and hips.

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic, systemic illness that causes inflammation, stiffness and deformity of the joins. It is an autoimmune disease, That is it is the result of the body's own immune system mistakenly attacking cartridge in the joints and in some cases other organs such as the heart, lungs,eyes and epidermis. RA ischaracterized by an increase in TNF-alpha, IL-6 and other inflammatory mediators.

Gout is a type of arthritis, that is the result of uric acid crystals being deposited deposited in the joints. The body reaction to this is painful inflamation. It generaly affects one joint at a time, especially the joint of the big toe. It can also affect the knees, ankles, feet, hands, wrists and elbows.

Arthritis refers to diseases that affect joints in the body and there are about 100 of them. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that is different from say osteoarthritis which is a disease that is the result of wear and tear on the joint's Gout is another type of arthritis where an over abundance of uric acid in the body can cause severe pain to its victims.

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Osteoarthritis rheumatoid arthritis and gout are common forms of what?

Arthritis or rheumatism


What is the scientific name for arthritis?

There are about a hundred different forms of arthritis The main ones being Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis and Gout These are divided into inflammatory and non inflammatory forms of arthritis's and are referred to by their various names.


Is osteoarthritis more common than rheumatoid arthritis?

Yes much more,


Which type of arthritis is found in younger patients such as people in their 20s?

Either osteoarthritis gained as a result of trauma in an accident or an inflammatory arthritis which is an autoimmune disease like juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.


Is the Osteoarthritis index normed for rheumatoid arthritis?

OSteo and rheumatoid arthritiswhile both destructive to joints are completely different diseases.


Are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis congenital?

There is evidence linking Both oseteo and rheumatoid arthritis with genetic predisposition. In other words there seems to be a predisposition to these diseases among family members.


Can rheumatoid arthritis can be caused by a repetitive strain?

No rheumatoid arthritis is an Autoimmune disease and is cause by the inflamation caused by the immune system. Repetative strain on joints is more likely to result in osteoarthritis.


What causes the symptom of joint effusion?

Symptoms of joint effusion is usually caused by arthritis, gout, rheumatoid arthritis, septic arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and inflammatory arthritis.


What type of arthritis effects on wrist?

the inflammation that comes from rheumatoid arthritis can be the cause for carpel tunnel syndrome. But then osteoarthritis can also appear in the wrist.


What is a common joint disease in the U.S.?

Common joint diseases in the U.S. include osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.


Does etodolac just treat arthritis?

Etodolac is used for the treatment of inflammation and pain caused by osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. It is also used for treating soft tissue injuries, such as tendinitis and bursitis, and the treatment of menstrual cramps.


Can carpal tunnel syndrome lead to osteoarthritis?

No However carpel tunnel syndrome is more likely for those that suffer from an inflammatory arthritis like Rheumatoid arthritis.