It is possible to greatly improve your symptoms from Arthritis by using home remedies and natural supplements, such as Glucosamine, Chondroitin and MSM.
Arthritis is classified as one of the rheumatic diseases. It is a condition involving damage to the joints of the body. Arthritis symptoms include pain and limited function of joints, joint inflammation and swelling.
Causes of Arthritis
The cause of arthritis involves a combination of mechanical, cellular, and biochemical processes. Causes include injury (leading to degenerative arthritis), abnormal metabolism (such as gout and pseudogout), inheritance (such as in osteoarthritis), infections (such as in the arthritis of Lyme disease), and an overactive immune system (such as rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus). The exact cause of arthritis is different person by person. One or multiple factors (Age, heredity, trauma, diet, and obesity) interact to cause this disorder:
1. Aging. It is more likely to have Arthritis when age is older than 50.
2. History of immobilization, injury to the joint, sports stress.
3. Diet. The types of fat and foods you consume may have an influence.
4. Obesity. Arthritis may be due to being overweight. All the excess pounds can put pressure on the joints.
Standard Arthritis Treatment
The treatment of arthritis is very dependent on the precise type of arthritis present. Treatments available include physical therapy, splinting, cold-pack application, paraffin wax dips, anti-inflammatory medications, immune-altering medications, and surgical operations. Acetaminophen and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications, such as ibuprofen, remain first-line traditional medications for the treatment of arthritis, although ibuprofen can cause damage to the small intestine. Naproxen, also sold as Aleve, might increase risk of heart attack or stroke. Agents such as cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitors (COX-2) with the brand name Vioxx and Celebrex were thought to offer a safe alternative, but now we realize that they can be dangerous. Salsalate (Disalcid) or choline magnesium trisalicylate (Trilisate) are good arthritis medicine alternatives. Complementary medication for arthritis use has increased.
