Arthritis is a common household name in Nigeria and sub Saharan Africa. Discomfort and excruciating pain is not something any one will bargain for.

The world is full of people with plans and intentions but are restricted as a result of the pain and effects of not been able to move. Many factors are responsible for this painful and terrible condition.


ARTHRITIS FACTS
What Is Arthritis? Arthritis is very common but people lack sufficient information about it. In the real sense, “arthritis” is not a single ailment; it is a general way to refer to joint pain or joint disease. There are more than 100 different types of arthritis and related conditions. People of all ages, genders and races have arthritis, One of the leading cause of disability in Nigeria and some part of America. The true number of people with arthritis because many people don’t seek treatment until their symptoms become severe.



1. There Are Multiple Types of Arthritis

Arthritis is not a single disease as there are many different types of joint disorders with its own unique symptoms. There are over 100 variants of rheumatic diseases and arthritis. Some of the most well-known types of arthritis are: rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, systemic lupus, gout, and lyme. There are many other conditions that fall under arthritis, some with an autoimmune component including: juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (in children), scleroderma, fibromyalgia, and psoriatic arthritis.

2. There Can Be Effects with Some Forms of Arthritis

If you are suffering from arthritis, the most common symptoms are joint pain, stiffness and swelling. However, there are some autoimmune and inflammatory types of arthritis, for example, rheumatoid arthritis and lupus that cause inflammation not just in the tissue lining of the joints, but also in many other parts of the body tissue as well, which is referred to as systemic effects.

3. Arthritis Affects Children

Arthritis is often thought of as an age disease that commonly affects the elderly. However, people of all ages may be affected as seen in children

According the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases there are currently 294,000 children with arthritis. Alarmingly the CDC reports that 1 in every 250 children globally suffer from some type of arthritis or rheumatic condition.

4. Arthritis is More Prevalent for Older Woman

Another common overlooked fact about arthritis is the prevalence in older woman. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention state, “Overall, 22.7% (52.5 million) of adults reported doctor-diagnosed arthritis, with significantly higher age-adjusted prevalence in women (23.9%) than in men (18.6%). Arthritis prevalence increased with age.”

5. Arthritis Can Lead to Other Lifestyle Diseases

Patients suffering from arthritis symptoms, such pain and stiffness, often do not get adequate exercise due to increased levels of pain. This not only can affect physical health, but mental as well as exercise has been proven to be a natural stress reliever. As a result, arthritis may lead to other medical conditions like diabetes, heart disease and obesity.

6. Arthritis Cannot Be Cured but It Can Be Well-Managed as well as prevented

While there is no definitive cure for arthritis, it can be managed with treatment and lifestyle changes as well as prevented.

7. Manage Your Pain

Arthritis is one of the leading cause of disability in Nigeria with over 45% adults reporting limitation in their daily activities due to the condition, every year. According to the CDC, 1 out of 20 in working-age adults from 18-64 years, admitted to arthritis affecting their work. With arthritis it is important to be diagnosed early so that you can start treatment immediately as soon as you experience symptoms of arthritis.

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