What are the Symptoms of Arthritis in the wrist?

Answer 1

Rheumatoid arthritis in the elbow. This is a first hand account the first sign of RA in the elbow is simply pain and heat emanating from the joint. this usually doesn't last and you ignore it. as time wears on you note that the elbow tends to become tender when in use more and more often. In my particular case, while I was at work one of my work mates commented on the size of my elbow as it had swollen up to a ridiculous size. I went to see the doctor about it at this stage. the Doctor refer ed me onto a rhuematologist. who daignosed RA. I was immediately put on drugs that are intended to reduce the damage being done by the disease in other parts of the body as well. The elbow settled down for a while and all went well for a while, then swelling pain and heat started again in that particular joint. what happens is that the immune system decides that the material between the joints is undesirable and attacks it until there is nothing left leaving you with bone on bone as in osteoarthritis. If unchecked the joint eventually becomes useless and deformed, the bone becomes damaged and the muscles around that joint atrophy. In my particular case the joint along with the scar tissue around it will be removed and the joint will be replaced with a prostheses that hopefully will last for over 10 years without any further trouble. The upshot of it is If you can nip the damage in the bud with effective treament, by all means do so.

Answer 2

the symptoms of Arthritis is mainly found in the form of inflammation swelling stiffness pain and eventual deformity in the joints of the body. there are many forms of arthritis and while these symptoms are found mainly in the joints arthritis can also effect many other part of the body.

Answer 3

Arthritis is a joint disorder featuring inflammation. A joint is an area of the body where two different bones meet. A joint functions to move the body parts connected by its bones. Arthritisliterally means inflammation of one or more joints. Arthritis is frequently accompanied by joint pain. Joint pain is referred to as arthralgia.

There are many types of arthritis (over 100 and growing). The types range from those related to wear and tear of cartilage (such as osteoarthritis) to those associated with inflammation resulting from an overactive immune system (such as rheumatoid arthritis). Together, the many types of arthritis make up the most common chronic illness in the United States.

The causes of arthritis depend on the form of arthritis. Causes include injury (leading to osteoarthritis), metabolic abnormalities (such as gout and pseudogout), hereditary factors, infections, and unclear reasons (such as rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus).

Arthritis is classified as one of the rheumatic diseases. These are conditions that are different individual illnesses, with differing features, treatments, complications, and prognoses. They are similar in that they have a tendency to affect the joints, muscles, ligaments, cartilage, and tendons, and many have the potential to affect other internal body areas.

Symptoms of arthritis include pain and limited function of joints. Inflammation of the joints from arthritis is characterized by joint stiffness, swelling, redness, and warmth. Tenderness of the inflamed joint can be present.

Many of the forms of arthritis, because they are rheumatic diseases, can cause symptoms affecting various organs of the body that do not directly involve the joints. Therefore, symptoms in some patients with certain forms of arthritis can also include fever, gland swelling (lymph node), weight loss, fatigue, feeling unwell, and even symptoms from abnormalities of organs such as the lungs, heart, or kidneys.

The first step in the diagnosis of arthritis is a meeting between the doctor and the patient. The doctor will review the history of symptoms, examine the joints for inflammation and deformity, as well as ask questions about or examine other parts of the body for inflammation or signs of diseases that can affect other body areas. Furthermore, certain blood, urine, joint fluid, and/or X-ray tests might be ordered. The diagnosis will be based on the pattern of symptoms, the distribution of the inflamed joints, and any blood and X-ray findings. Several visits may be necessary before the doctor can be certain of the diagnosis. A doctor with special training in arthritis and related diseases is called a rheumatologist.

Answer 4

One thing they all have i common is pain. However it needs to be ascertained if this is an inflammatory or non inflammatory form of arthritis. in the case of inflammatory arthritis there Will also be swelling , heat, and a possibility of ongoing cartilage and joint destruction which is on top of wear and tear damage.

Answer 5

(Username: Jenny) It depends on the kind of arthritis you have, but the symptom common to all types in joint pain. The pain can be greater or less depending on the type, and can also be in different areas. It affects you most strongly when you're moving, and can cause loss of mobility, if the pain is severe enough.

Answer 6

all joints will swallow and the pain will be more severe...

Answer 7

Usually pain and or swelling in one or more of the joints. It depends upon what sort of arthritis is the cause. there are inflamed and non inflammatory forms of the disease.