Osteoarthritis And Rheumatoid Arthritis

The type of treatment chosen depends on the type of arthritis and the effects it has on the patient as well as the severity of the disease. Other factors to consider are the age of the patient and the joints affected. Bearing in mind that different people exhibit different reactions to different medications, treatment in this case is individualized but includes a combination of joint protection methods and medication. For rheumatoid arthritis, the Initial treatment starts with non steroidal ant inflammatory drugs and other simple analgesic but as the inflammation progresses, slow acting anti rheumatoid drugs which are aimed at modifying the disease are introduced. They are added progressively as the inflammation progresses in order to suppress the process that leads to chronic inflammation (Amin 1995).

Rheumatoid Arthritis is a systemic autoimmune disorder. There are more than 100 different types of Arthritis, yet it is estimated that it affects approximately 1% of the population in the Western World. The disease is generally diagnosed in middle aged adults and the elderly. In rarer cases, children can also develop the disease and it is called Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis. Women are three times more likely to have rheumatoid arthritis than men. (Stevens) Many people living with Rheumatoid Arthritis appear to be healthy individuals, but suffer internally. Today, I will discuss what rheumatoid arthritis is, how it is diagnosed, and how it affects the body.

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that affects the cartilage in one 's joints, it is not curable, it can not be stopped, only the pain itself can be lessened. In an average person’s body, the immune system has one job; to attack foreign substances that may enter the body. With the 1.5 million people in the United States that have been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, their bodies are “tricked” or mislead into thinking that the cartilage within their joints is what is foreign. Once their immune system attacks the joints, it causes inflammation within, which then in turn leads to the synovium (lining of the joints) tissue to thicken. The synovium makes a fluid that acts as a lubricant to the joints and helps everything move freely. Once that fluid is gone, swelling and pain is experienced next. After awhile, the cartilage within the joints begins to disintegrate and will eventually cripple the individual. Along with knowing exactly what RA is, by the end of this paper you will know signs and symptoms within the oral cavity and systemically, and you’ll be familiar with how nutrition is related to the progression of this disease.

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease and is a chronic type of arthritis that occurs in the joints. RA is autoimmune disease where the immune system is not working properly and in the case of RA involves one’s immune cells attacking healthy joint tissue. Symptoms of this condition include joint pain, joint swelling, stiffening of the joints after long periods of inactivity and/or sitting, rheumatoid nodules, flare ups and fatigue. If someone is diagnosed with RA they will have to live with the condition for the rest of their life and instead of looking for a “cure” should find ways to manage their condition so they can live more comfortably. Fortunately there are many options of treatment to choose from for RA patients.

Rheumatoid Arthritis is one of the most common chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease that attacks joints. It affects women more than men. Rheumatoid arthritis that develops in children or teenagers is called

Rheumatoid arthritis is a disease that affects mostly joints, but can also spread to or affect vital organs such as the eyes, lungs, heart, and others. The disease is treatable to a degree, and if caught in early stages it can be easy to reduce inflammation and swelling in the afflicted areas. After reading this paper one should expect to better understand the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, causes of the disease, possible treatments, and ways to help prevent it. Nearly one and a half million (1,500,000) people in the United States are affected by rheumatoid arthritis, and three times as many women have the disease as men.

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disease that is characterised by the inflammation of the joints, often accompanied by deformities. Moreover, rheumatoid arthritis is a gradual condition, developing over several months and years. Furthermore, diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis the moment its symptoms appear is vital for its treatment and prevention. Considering the fact that rheumatoid arthritis has no exact cause and no known cure, many people are participating in rheumatoid arthritis clinical trials.

Arthritis is an inflammation of the joint(s). There are tons of different types of arthritis, but the two most common types include; osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis is common when an infection or an injury occurs to the joints, which can then breakdown cartilage tissue. Rheumatoid arthritis is considered an autoimmune disorder. This happens when your immune system attacks the tissue of the body. You can tell if you have some type of arthritis if you have pain, swelling, and stiffness in the joints. Sometimes you can see redness on the skin around the joint. My grandma has arthritis and I can sometimes see the redness around her joints, and her fingers become very swollen and stiff

Rheumatoid arthritis is one of the most serious forms of arthritis. It is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the joints of the body. In particular, the synovial fluid is often attacked and damaged, which in turn damages its

A patient living with rheumatoid arthritis has a very challenging day. Rheumatoid Arthritis is a form of arthritis that produce pain, swelling, stiffness, redness, tenderness, and deformity of many joints of the body. For patients with this illness, each day’s activities can present many challenges. The simplest activities, which are taken for granted, can pose a significant obstacle for a patient with rheumatoid arthritis. Most people living with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) lead highly productive, full, and satisfying lives. It has subsisted that two to three million Americans have rheumatoid arthritis, and about 200,000 people are newly diagnosed each year. Therefore, about 1 percent of

A growing number of Arthritis sufferers are turning to 'natural' vitamin supplements as a preferred treatment method. Glucosamine, Chondroitin and Omega-3 Fish Oil all have substantial evidence to show their benefit in the treatment of Arthritis. MSM, Curcumin and Ginger also have minimal substantiated evidence.

Life presents everyone with various challenges, but a patient suffering with rheumatoid arthritis has a grim and debilitating existence. Thus, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a form of arthritis that produces pain, inflammation, stiffness, redness, tenderness, and extreme deformity of many joints of the human body. Thus, everyday activities pose a significant obstacle for a patient with this enervating condition. Surprisingly, most people RA lead highly productive, full, and rather satisfying lives. It has subsisted that two to three million Americans have rheumatoid arthritis, and about 200,000 people are newly diagnosed each year. Therefore, about 1 percent of the population has this condition, which affects people of all races and ethnic groups. Even though, people of all ages can develop rheumatoid arthritis, it is most commonly first affects people in their twenties, thirties, and forties. Research shows that RA has three times more prevalent in women than men that have this condition (Shlotzhauer and Hoplans 2014). Therefore, this brief research will disclose the definition of Rheumatoid Arthritis, patient prevalence, diagnosis, prognosis, and patient experience.

Arthritis isn’t a disease. The term “arthritis” is used to refer to joint inflammation or joint pain. There are 100 different types of arthritis, all with different manifestations and symptoms.

In the United States, arthritis has become the second most common disorder, in the past years. Moreover, the condition affects more than 34 million Caucasians, 4.6 million African-Americans and nearly 3.1 million Hispanics with women being the most affected (Helmick, 2008). 28.3% of people suffering from arthritis are women whereas 18.2% are men (Helmick, 2008). By the year 2030, it is predicted that the number of patients with arthritis will double if prevalence rates remain the same. Apart from being cost-intensive, Osteoarthritis (OA) affects nearly twenty seven million Americans, which effectively limits their work (Reid, Shengelia & Parker, 2012). The statistics show that Caucasians are the most affected and the Hispanics to be the less affected from Caucasians, Hispanics, and African Americans. It also shows how women also have greater possibilities of getting arthritis than man ever did.

One of the reasons I chose to do this paper on osteoarthritis is merely because I can be one of the victims of this disease as a result of my family history connected with the disease. Both my father and my grandfather have osteoarthritis. They always complain about their knee pain. My father was informed that since there is no further treatment for the disease, he could only take pain-relieving medicines such as Tylenols and Acetaminophen. Thus, knowing the cause, symptoms, and remedies for the illness is very important so I could learn what I have to do in defeating the disease. Let me first define arthritis. The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS, 2015) define arthritis as the inflammation of the tissue lining the joints (NIAMS, 2015, Para. 7). According to the center, patients with osteoarthritis have signs of inflammation that include redness, heat, pain, and swelling (NIAMS, 2015. Para.1). There are different kinds of arthritis. It includes Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteoarthritis, and Psoriatic arthritis. Given the time and resources, the focus of this paper is limited to osteoarthritis that is the inflammation of joints only.