Arthritis - Symptoms - Better Medicine

What are the symptoms of arthritis?

The types and severity of symptoms of arthritis can vary depending on the specific type of arthritis. The hallmark symptoms of all forms of arthritis include:

Joint inflammation and warmth
Joint pain
Joint stiffness
Joint swelling

Additional symptoms of osteoarthritis include:

Crunching, crackling or grating sound or sensation in the affected joint
Joint deformity in later stages of the disease
Joint pain that becomes worse with time and can lead to difficulty moving and immobility
Joint pain that increases with or is aggravated by certain types of activities, including excessive exercise or excessive inactivity

Additional symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis include:

Fatigue
Joint destruction that develops within one to two years after the onset of the disease
Loss of appetite
Muscle achiness throughout the body
Stiffness that lasts more than one hour after rising in the morning
Weakness

Additional symptoms of septic arthritis include:

Chills
Fever

INTRODUCTION

What is arthritis?

Arthritis is a general term for more than 100 diseases that cause inflammation, pain, stiffness and swelling of joints. Common types of arthritis include:... Read more about arthritis introduction

CAUSES

What causes arthritis?

The underlying cause of arthritis varies depending on the specific type:... Read more about arthritis causes

TREATMENTS

How is arthritis treated?

Arthritis treatment plans use a multifaceted approach and are individualized to the specific type of arthritis and the stage of advancement of the disease, as well as your age, medical history, and coexisting diseases or conditions. There is no cure for osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis, but with early recognition and treatment, it is possible to minimize or delay joint damage and complications, such as chronic pain and disability.... Read more about arthritis treatments

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