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What Is Arthrits?

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Many of your will have heard about arthritis before, if not suffered from it yourself. The fact is that arthritis comes in many forms and it is a very debilitating disease. it can affect anyone of any age, and there are no real cures found yet. There are many different forms of this disease, and each affect the body in many different ways. The two most common are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. There are however many other forms, such as lupus arthritis, cervical arthritis, juvenile arthritis, spinal arthritis and psoriatic arthritis. There are actually many other forms, however here we will just talk about the two most common.

What Is Osteoarthritis?

Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease of the cartilage in the joints. The cartilage acts as the shock absorber of the joint. It creates less friction in the joint and keeps it lubricated. Osteoarthritis attacks the cartilage and it will begin to deteriorate. This means that the shock absorbing properties are decreasing and there is a lot more friction in the joint. This creates a lot of pain and discomfort when doing just simple daily activities. Osteoarthritis will tend to attack the elderly, as they are more prone to degeneration, however it can also affect many other age groups. it is most common in the knee and in the hip.

What Is Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Rheumatoid arthritis an autoimmune disease. It also attacks the joints however it does not occur through degeneration.  Rheumatoid arthritis is characterized by swelling of the joints and extreme redness. It is most commonly noticeable in the hands. You will see very red and swollen joints in the hands and fingers and daily tasks become almost unmanageable. Arthritis in the hands can be very painful and very debilitating.

Beat The Pain

Although there are no immediate cures for both of these diseases, there are many ways that you can beat the pain. If you suffer from arthritis in your hands and fingers, then arthritis gloves are a good solution that you should look at. Arthritis compression gloves provide just that, compression on the joints, which keeps them warmer and makes it a lot less painful to move. They are very safe and very effective. You can also use supplements like glucosamine, which is a naturally occurring substance in the body, and will help to increase the lubrication in the joint and create less friction.

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