“...he’s a genius...”
But he is only partially right. The cause depends on the type of arthritis. Osteoarthritis is caused by the wear and tear of the joint over time or because of overuse. Rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and scleroderma are caused by the body’s immune system attacking the body’s own tissues. Gout is caused by the buildup of crystals in the joints. Some forms of arthritis can be linked to genes. People with genetic marker HLA-B27 have a higher risk of ankylosing spondylitis. For some other forms of arthritis, the cause is not known.
Some risk factors for arthritis that can’t be avoided or changed include:
Age. The older you are, the more likely you are to have arthritis.
Gender. Women are more likely to have arthritis than men.
Heredity. Some types of arthritis are linked to certain genes.
Risk factors that may be avoided or changed include:
Weight. Being overweight or obese can damage your knee joints. This can make them more likely to develop osteoarthritis.
Injury. A joint that has been damaged by an injury is more likely to develop arthritis at some point.
Infection. Reactive arthritis can affect joints after an infection.
Your job. Work that involves repeated bending or squatting can lead to knee arthritis.
There is no cure for arthritis. The goal of treatment is often to limit pain and inflammation, and help ensure joint function. Treatment plans often use both short-term and long-term methods. Check the article for these methods.
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Hitting the “Like” icon for your informed post would mean moving my arthritic fingers, more so to type this instead, but it is warranted. Thanks.
“Your job.”
One doctor asked me if I had typed a lot during my life whe I showed him my finger joint arthritis. I was a production typist for decades at 110 WPM. He told me that’s common.
Yes, that is why I said “not all.” I was told I had RA 20 years ago...took me a year (I refused the diagnosis and need for the $10K a year drugs). Eventually figured out it was hormones.