ARTHRI

TIS

What is arthritis?
Arthritis(from Greekarthro-, joint +-itis,
inflammation; plural: arthritides) is a form
ofjoint disorderthat involvesinflammationof
one or more joints

What causes arthritis?

Your genetic makeup
A physically demanding job, especially one with
repetitive movements
A previous injury
Some infections or allergic reactions may cause
short-term arthritis. When it is caused by an
infection it is known as "reactive arthritis"
For a number of people certain foods can either
bring on arthritis symptoms, or make existing
ones worse
Obesity, which places extra strain on joints
Arthritis may also be caused by autoimmune
disease

Types of arthritis
Osteoarthritis
The cartilage loses its
elasticity

Infectious arthritis (septic

arthritic)
Infection in the synovial
fluid and tissues of a joint

Rheumatoid arthritis
The synovial membrane
(synovium) is attacked

Juvenile rheumatoid
arthritis (JRA)
Pauciarticular JRA
Polyarticular JRA
Systemic JRA

Signs and symptoms

Osteoarthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis

Morning stiffness
Painfully swollen in the
Harder to use the joint (lost
joint(both sides)
Morning stiffness up to 30
it flexibility)
Grating sensation when
minutes
The joint tender when
use the joint
Hard lumps appear around
touched
Lost weight
the joint
is common
Juvenile
rheumatoid
arthritis (JRA)
Infectious arthritis (septic
arthritic)
Intermittent fevers
Poor appetite
Fever
suddenly swell and stay
Inflammation
larger than it usually is
Swelling
Experience a stiff neck,
Tenderness or sharp paint
hips or some other joint

How to prevent arthritis?

Eat fish
May reduce
inflammation in the body

Exercise
Strengthens the muscles
around the joint

Control body weight

Reduce burden on our
knee

Avoid injuries
Cause the cartilage wear
out quickly

Protect the joint

Using the right
techniques when doing
works