There are several types of arthritis, the most prevalent of which are rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is also known as degenerative joint disease, and it is associated with aging. The primary identifiable cause of osteoarthritis is.

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2. • Rheumatoid arthritis
• Osteoarthritis – degenerative joint
disease, associated with aging
• Primary identifiable cause is wear and tear
on the joints – naturally occurs with aging

3. • Autoimmune disorder
• Causes inflammation and damage to
joints
• Commonly appears in middle age
• More common in women
• Can affect children and young adults

4. • Inflammation of the skin and joints
• Psoriasis is a common skin disorder
• Inflammation can also affect the joints,
causing psoriatic arthritis
• 10% of patients with psoriasis will develop
psoriatic arthritis
• Can also cause inflammation in eyes,
heart, kidneys, or lungs

5. • Chronic pain in affected area
• Pain and stiffness in joints, especially
those with previous injury
• Pain and stiffness more noticeable after
immobility, such as overnight
• Swelling

6. • Hip, knee, wrist pain
• Pain, stiffness, swelling in finger joints
• Warm sensation in affected area
• Presence of symptoms in same areas on
both right and left sides of the body

7. • Limited ability to move the joint
• General feeling of fatigue throughout the
entire body
• Fever

8. • Joint deformity
• Patient’s mobility can be significantly
affected
• Necessary use of mobility aids
• Persistent symptoms should not be
ignored
• Early diagnosis and treatment key to
slowing progression

9. • Physical therapy
• Other natural and homeopathic remedies
• Improve symptoms and slow progression
• Herbal and mineral formulations can
improve elasticity of ligaments and
lubricate the joint

10. • Antler arthritis is a term used to describe
treatments using velvet of deer antlers
• Deer have ability to regenerate antlers
• Same properties may have healing
properties for humans

11. • Visit your practitioner at your first concern
• Proper diagnosis is the first step to an
effective treatment plan
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to positive, holistic health and nutrition
• Learn more about the various types of
arthritis and other health conditions by
visiting our website
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