| There are many people around the world that suffer | | | | age groups. It is characterized by joint inflammation, |
| from the debilitating condition that is known as | | | | swelling of the join, and warmth coming from the |
| arthritis. A side effect of arthritis is joint inflammation. | | | | joint. It is often in the hands and fingers on elderly |
| Inflammation of the joints can cause a lot of pain for | | | | people and that is where you can see is the most, |
| the individual and can also cause a large decrease in | | | | however it does affect all other joints as well. |
| range of motion of the affected joint. The pain and | | | | Typically inflammation is a good response and is part |
| decreased movement of the joint can really affect | | | | of the healing process of the body. It is often |
| any persons quality of life. Arthritis affects all age | | | | caused by injury to a joint or infection or surgery. |
| groups however, it has the greatest effect and is | | | | However it can also come from allergic reactions. In |
| most common in the older age group. And you get | | | | an injury it is a positive response however, in arthritis |
| older your risk of arthritis increases dramatically. | | | | or in particular rheumatoid arthritis it is a negative |
| This is because you have more wear and tear on the | | | | response and can cause a lot of pain. The immune |
| joints and your cartilage will degenerate over time. | | | | system is confused in this case, and you get |
| Not all kind of arthritis cause joint inflammation. The | | | | unwanted swelling in a non-injured area. You need to |
| most common type of arthritis that causes this | | | | know, that you don't have to live with rheumatoid |
| response is rheumatoid arthritis This is a disease of | | | | arthritis. There are cures. |
| the autoimmune system and can affect people of all | | | | |