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There are over a hundred different forms of arthritis that seem to be associated with anything from from infections to wear and tear to autoimmune reactions.

  • Osteoarthritis for example is usually the result of wear and tear or trauma to joints leading to pain, stiffness and inflammation. It can get so serious as to require joint replacement and there is no cure for it treatment usually involves the use of anti inflammatory, analgesics, and exercises to help support affected joints.
  • Rheumatoid arthritis on the other hand is an autoimmune disease this is the result of the body's own immune system turning on itself and destroying healthy joint and other tissue. to avoid or at least reduce the damage caused by this disease anti inflammatory drugs are used and disease modifying drugs that switch of certain parts of the immune system that are causing the damaging inflammation. However there are side effects that require that their use be strictly monitored.
  • Gouty Arthritis is another form of the disease only this is the result of excess uric acid in the blood which in turn leads to the formation of tiny sharp crystals that collect ind synovial joints and other places in the body. it is reputed to be the most painful form of arthritis and treatment consists of anti inflammatory drugs and diet control.
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