An infection or injury to the joints can exacerbate this natural breakdown of cartilage tissue. Your risk of developing OA may be higher if you have a family history of the disease. Another common form of arthritis, RA, is an autoimmune disorder. It occurs when your body's immune system attacks the tissues of the body.
There are four key warning signs of arthritis that should prompt a discussion with a health care provider. These include:
1. Pain from arthritis can be constant, or it may come and go. Pain might be isolated to one place or felt in many parts of the body.
2. Some types of arthritis cause the skin over the affected joint to become red and swollen, and to feel warm to the touch.
3. Stiffness is a typical arthritis symptom, with some forms of arthritis causing increased stiffness upon waking up in the morning, after sitting at a desk, or after sitting in a car for a long time, and others resulting in stiffness after exercise or characterized by persistent stiffness.
4. Moving a joint or getting up from a chair should not be hard or painful and can indicate arthritis or other joint problem.
1. Lose Weight
2. Get More Exercise
3. Use Hot and Cold Therapy
4. Try Acupuncture
5. Use Meditation to Cope With Pain
6. Include the Right Fatty Acids in Your Diet
7. Add Turmeric to Dishes
8. Get a Massage
9. Consider Herbal Supplements