Arthritis - What is it?
Arthritis is a inflammation of joints whether it's a single joint or multiple joints. There is also more than 100 types of arthritis and each of those mostly have different causes and even treatment. However the most two common ones are Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid.
Osteoarthritis - Osteoarthritis affects your joints and the cartilage, a cartilage is something the protects the ends of your bones but with osteoarthritis the cartilage breaks down leading to your bones not being protected properly and in some cases your bones can end up grinding against each other. However osteoarthritis progresses slowly and it becomes more common as you get older and some symptoms include minor trauma or repeated injury in a joint. It usually affects the feet, knees, lower back, and fingers.
Rheumatoid - Rheumatoid is less common than Osteoarthritis however this type of arthritis is way different than osteoarthritis since this illness makes your own body defence system attacks it's own tissues and the affects lining of your own joints. It also causes other problems in your own body. This illness can affect young people.
What causes Arthritis?
Arthritis is more common in later years because the chance of getting arthritis increases each age. Arthritis can also be caused by overusing joints like ballet dancing, Not working out and even being overweight.
Myths about Arthritis
There is a myth about Arthritis where if you crack your joints like your knuckles you will have a higher chance of getting Arthritis.
Another myth is that when you get diagnoised with Arthritis you can't cure it. Arthritis can't really be cured but treatment can help it however there are more than 100 types of Arthritis.
Pictures of Arthritis
This is a great first science post Jason! I'd love some more detail. especially regarding the myths of arthritis and try to put the pictures throughout the post instead of just at the end. But really happy with this!
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