"The structures we call joints or joints are structures that provide the connection between bones and are effective in many functions of many living things, especially movement. Joints are very important for humans. In humans, walking, running, We can carry out our functions, including eating, holding, grasping, breathing and even standing, with the help of joints. Like every organ or tissue, joints also have diseases. The disease state of the joints is briefly defined as 'arthritis'. Arthritis is a result of many diseases. In fact, arthritis We can also express it as a disease or condition popularly known as rheumatism.
As stated in many sources, arthritis can occur in more than 100 diseases. Arthritis is seen in all ages, genders and races. Arthritis generally causes swelling, pain, redness and swelling in the joint. It contains the basic elements of inflammation such as loss of movement. Depending on the diseases that cause arthritis, all or some of these features may be seen in patients. As a result of short-term or long-term arthritis, patients may experience loss of movement, structural disorders and disabilities. The most important thing is that arthritis is accompanied by inflammation in important organs such as the kidneys and heart. Disorders in these organs can result in permanent loss of function or even death. Arthritis is basically divided into four: degenerative, inflammatory, infectious and metabolic. Osteoarthritis, commonly referred to as calcification, is the most common type of arthritis. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative arthritis and is generally characterized by pain and limitation of movement, and may cause loss of function and disability over the years.
Inflammatory arthritis is the occurrence of inflammation in the joints as a result of disorders in the human defense system. In this type of arthritis, other organs other than the joint may be involved. The most common types of inflammatory arthritis are diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, spondyloarthritis and psoriatic arthritis. These diseases can be controlled and treated with drug and non-drug practices. There are many drug applications for these diseases.
Infection-related arthritis is a condition in which microorganisms such as fungi, bacteria or viruses enter the joint and cause disease. As with other infections, antibiotics It can be treated with surgical intervention if necessary. The last group is metabolic arthritis such as gout caused by high uric acid. Structures accumulated in the joints trigger inflammation and cause arthritis in the form of attacks. Basically, if there is one or more of the following findings such as pain, swelling, redness, increased temperature or limitation of movement in the joints, arthritis must be considered. In addition to these findings, if there is stiffness or pain in the joints in the mornings or when inactive for a long time, inflammatory arthritis should be especially considered.
As a result; Arthritis is an important condition and is the most important symptom of many diseases. Diagnosing and treating these patients will not only correct the pain and limitation of movement in patients, but also protect them from conditions such as loss of function or disability in joints or organs.
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