Arthritis Pain Relief
By Juliet

Arthritis is a group of conditions where there is damage caused to the joints of the body. is the leading cause of disability in people over the age of 55. is a common condition that affects an estimated 8 million people in the UK. One type of arthritis, osteoarthritis, is often related to aging or to an injury. Other types occur when your immune system, which normally protects your body from infection, attacks your body's own tissues. Rheumatoid is the most common form of this kind of arthritis. Juvenile rheumatoid is a form of the disease that happens in children. There are many forms of (over 100 and growing). The forms range from those related to wear and tear of cartilage (such as osteoarthritis) to those associated with inflammation resulting from an overactive immune system. is classified as one of the rheumatic diseases. They are similar in that they have a tendency to affect the joints, muscles, ligaments, cartilage, tendons, and many have the potential to affect internal body areas. Women - 24.3 million of the people with doctor-diagnosed arthritis. Men - 17.1 million of the people with doctor-diagnosed arthritis.

Arthritis is one of the most prevalent chronic health problems and the nation’s leading cause of disability among Americans over age 15. involves the breakdown of cartilage. Cartilage normally protects the joint, allowing for smooth movement. is second only to heart disease as a cause of work disability. Many of the forms of arthritis, because they are rheumatic diseases, can cause symptoms affecting various organs of the body that do not directly

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