The common types of arthritis are:

• Osteoarthritis
This is the most typical type of arthritis. It wears away the cartilage on the ends of your bones. As a result, the bones rub against each other. You may experience pain in your fingers, knees, or hips.

• Rheumatoid Arthritis
This chronic condition can affect every joint in the body, although it most commonly affects the hands, wrists, and knees. It is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system, the body’s natural defense against disease mistakenly attacks the joints causing the joint lining to swell.

• Gout
Gout is a painful condition caused by the body’s inability to eliminate uric acid. Excess uric acid in the joints generates needle-like crystals that cause significant inflammation, swelling, and pain.

Different types of arthritis cause different symptoms, which might differ in severity from one individual to another. Outside of the joint, osteoarthritis usually has no symptoms. Fatigue, fever, a rash, and joint inflammation are all possible symptoms of various kinds of arthritis, including:

• Pain
• Swelling
• Stiffness
• Tenderness
• Redness
• Warmth
• Joint deformity

There are several factors that may contribute to your risk for arthritis, including:

• Age
• Sex
• Genes
• Excess Weight
• Injuries
• Infections
• Physical Exertion

The Medical Office of Katy aims to treat arthritis to relieve pain, improve joint mobility and strength, and keep the condition under control as much as feasible. Your doctor may prescribe a variety of treatments to help you manage pain, avoid joint injury, and reduce inflammation.

For more information, contact us today or schedule an appointment online. We serve patients from Katy TX, Park Row TX, Cinco Ranch TX, Brookshire TX, Pittsville TX and Mission Bend TX.