Arthritis is very common but is not well understood. Actually, “arthritis” is not a single disease; it is an informal way of referring to joint pain or joint disease.
Common arthritis joint symptoms include swelling, pain, stiffness and decreased range of motion. Symptoms may come and go. They can be mild, moderate or severe.
Severe arthritis can result in chronic pain, inability to do daily activities and make it difficult to walk or climb stairs. Arthritis can cause permanent joint changes. These changes may be visible, such as knobby finger joints, but often the damage can only be seen on X-ray. Some types of arthritis also affect the heart, eyes, lungs, kidneys and skin as well as the joints.
Arthritis impacts the lives of over 10 million adults in the UK. And is not just a disease of the elderly.
If you’ve just been diagnosed with an inflammatory form of arthritis – rheumatoid arthritis (RA), psoriatic arthritis (PsA), ankylosing spondylitis (AS), juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) or lupus, finding an appropriate treatment is vitally important. Not only do you want to relieve your pain and fatigue as soon as possible, but you want to stop joint and organ damage before it really gets started.
No matter the type of arthritis or related disease you may have, there are many medicines available to you. They can ease symptoms, prevent your disease from getting worse and help you have a good quality of life. Not taking your arthritis medicines or taking them incorrectly can lead to disease flares and joint damage. Discussing your concerns with your doctor and making changes as needed is key to getting better.
If you think you may have symptoms of arthritis, do not delay in making an appointment to see the Doctor at Medcare. Call on 966 860 258