Arthritis - various types  

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Arthritis refers to over 100 conditions causing joint inflammation, pain, and stiffness, with Osteoarthritis (OA) and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) being the most common. Other major types include Psoriatic Arthritis, Gout, and Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis. Treatment varies by type, ranging from managing joint "wear and tear" to suppressing autoimmune reactions. 

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Common Types of Arthritis

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• Osteoarthritis (OA):                                                                                                                                                                  The most common type, caused by the breakdown of cartilage over time, leading to pain and stiffness, usually in older adults or due to joint injuries.

 

• Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA):                                                                                                                                                                An autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks joint tissue, causing chronic inflammation, pain, and potential deformity.

 

• Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA):                                                                                                                                                             Causes joint pain and inflammation, often accompanied by scaly skin patches (psoriasis).

 

• Gout:                                                                                                                                                                                                            A metabolic form of inflammatory arthritis caused by the buildup of uric acid crystals in joints, resulting in sudden, severe pain, commonly in the big toe.

 

• Ankylosing Spondylitis:                                                                                                                                                                      An inflammatory type that primarily affects the spine, causing back pain and stiffness.

 

• Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA):                                                                                                                                        The most common type affecting children under 16, encompassing several inflammatory autoimmune conditions.

 

• Reactive Arthritis:                                                                                                                                                                    Joint inflammation that develops in response to an infection elsewhere in the body. 

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