Arthritis

(As arthritis worsens over time,the sooner you start treatment,the better)

Arthritis is the swelling and tenderness of one or more joints. The main symptoms of arthritis are joint pain and stiffness, which typically worsen with age. The most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Osteoarthritis causes cartilage — the hard, slippery tissue that covers the ends of bones where they form a joint — to break down. Rheumatoid arthritis is a disease in which the immune system attacks the joints, beginning with the lining of joints.

Uric acid crystals, which form when there's too much uric acid in your blood, can cause gout. Infections or underlying disease, such as psoriasis or lupus, can cause other types of arthritis.

Treatments vary depending on the type of arthritis. The main goals of arthritis treatments are to reduce symptoms and improve quality of life.

SYMPTOMS

The most common signs and symptoms of arthritis involve the joints. Depending on the type of arthritis, signs and symptoms may include:

• Pain
• Stiffness
• Swelling
• Redness
• Decreased range of motion

RISK FACTORS

Risk factors for arthritis include:

• Family history. Some types of arthritis run in families, so you may be more likely to develop arthritis if your parents or siblings have the disorder.
• Age. The risk of many types of arthritis — including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and gout — increases with age.
• Your sex. Women are more likely than men to develop rheumatoid arthritis, while most of the people who have gout, another type of arthritis, are men.
• Previous joint injury. People who have injured a joint, perhaps while playing a sport, are more likely to eventually develop arthritis in that joint.
• Obesity. Carrying excess pounds puts stress on joints, particularly your knees, hips and spine. People with obesity have a higher risk of developing arthritis.

COMPICATIONS

Severe arthritis, particularly if it affects your hands or arms, can make it difficult for you to do daily tasks. Arthritis of weight-bearing joints can keep you from walking comfortably or sitting up straight. In some cases, joints may gradually lose their alignment and shape.

OUR APPROACH

Arthritis finds a mention in the Vedas, and Dr. Devkates Ayurvedic Clinic has developed a Customised Ayurvedic medicines and Personalise treatment plan, specialized diets and lifestyle plans using ancient Ayurveda and modern science, making it most effective. Within the gamut of Arthritis, Dr.Devkates Ayurved Clinic management targets rheumatoid and osteoarthritis, the most common form that affects millions of people young and old – worldwide. Rheumatoid Arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disorder that can affect more than just your joints. In some people, the condition can damage multiple body systems, including the skin, eyes, lungs, heart, and blood vessels. An autoimmune disorder, Rheumatoid Arthritis, occurs when your immune system mistakenly attacks your own body's tissues. Osteoarthritis can damage any joint. The disorder most commonly affects joints in your hands, knees, hips, and spine. Osteoarthritis symptoms can be dealt with, although the damage to the joints can't be reversed. Staying active, maintaining a healthy weight, and receiving appropriate treatments might slow the disease progression and help improve pain and joint function. Since 2015 experience in effectively treating Arthritis, our management provides focused, and effective solution that benefits our patients. Our treatment is inclusive and aligned with any other treatments patients might be going through. Our patients have observed significant improvement in hip or knee OA symptoms and reduced patient’s NSAID consumption.