Different Types of Arthritis

Arthritis means inflammation of the joints. There are approximately 200 of these conditions that affect the joints, the tissues that surround the joints, and other connective tissues.

The two most common forms of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. As we’ve discussed in past blogs, osteoarthritis causes the cartilage to break down. Osteoarthritis is simply the result of life’s wear and tear on our joints. Rheumatoid arthritis is a disease in which the immune system attacks the joints, beginning with the lining of the joint.

At TruWell Health, we help you find ways to reduce the pain and keep moving.

Facts on arthritis

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 54.4 million adults in the U.S. have received a diagnosis of some form of arthritis. Of those, nearly half feel their arthritis impacts their activity in some way.

Arthritis is broken down into these types:

• Ankylosing spondylitis
• Gout
• Joint infections
• Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
• Osteoarthritis
• Psoriatic arthritis
• Reactive arthritis
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Septic arthritis
• Thumb arthritis

Common symptoms

At TruWell Health, Dr. Brown works with our patients to get you past the pain of arthritis. These are common symptoms with arthritis:

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

If you’re tired of dealing with the pain of your arthritis, please give us a call at TruWell Health in downtown St. Pete. Call us at (727) 440-5410 for an appointment.