 Arthritis sufferers experience swelling and pain in their joints often making everyday activities painful and difficult. There are two common types of Arthritis. Drug-free relief from Arthritis
Arthritis sufferers experience swelling and pain in their joints often making everyday activities painful and difficult. There are two common types of Arthritis: Rheumatoid Arthritis: a chronic condition where patients suffer from sudden swelling in the joints, ligaments and muscles. The second type is Osteoarthritis, where cartilage slowly breaks down over time due to wear & tear as well as aging.
An estimated 500,000 BC residents suffer from some kind arthritis and the numbers are growing.
*21.7% of women have arthritis
*15.7% of men have arthritis
*By the year 2031, arthritis prevalence is expected to increase by 124%
*25% of long term disability cases are caused by arthritis
*Arthritis is the second most frequent reason for non-prescription drug use
Common Causes*Injury to joint
*Infection
*Trauma
*Degenerative joint disease
*Metabolic disorders
*Periarticular conditions (conditions occurring in structures surrounding the joint.)
 Symptoms: (With arthritis these symptoms will last for more than two weeks)
*Joint pain
*Joint swelling
*Changes in joint size or shape
*Heat and/or redness at the joint
*Loss of mobility
*Early morning stiffness
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