"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, we can perform functions such as walking, running, eating, holding, grasping, breathing and even standing with the help of joints. Like every organ or tissue, joints also have diseases. Disease of the joints
in short, 'arthritis' It is defined as . Arthritis is a consequence of many diseases. In fact
We can also express arthritis as a disease or condition popularly defined as rheumatism
.
As stated in many sources, arthritis occurs in more than 100 diseases.
Arthritis is seen in all ages, genders and races. Arthritis generally includes the basic elements of inflammation such as swelling, pain, redness
and loss of movement in the joint. 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 may result in permanent loss of function or even death.
Arthritis is basically divided into four: degenerative, inflammatory, infectious and metabolic
. Osteoarthritis, popularly 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.
It 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 well-known 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 applications. 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, it can be treated with antibiotics
and, if necessary, surgical intervention. 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, one or more of the symptoms such as pain, swelling, redness, increased temperature or limitation of movement in the joints
If there are several, arthritis should definitely be considered. In addition to these findings
If there is stiffness or pain in the joints in the morning 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 helps in correcting the pain and movement limitation in the patients, as well as loss of function in the joints or organs
>It will protect you from situations such as injury. For this reason, patients with arthritis should definitely consult a rheumatologist."
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