{"product_id":"2940014007924","title":"Arthritis Joint Pain","description":"Arthritis is a general term which is commonly associated with a number of\u003cbr\u003epainful conditions affecting the joints and bones. The term \"arthritis\" literally\u003cbr\u003etranslates to \"joint inflammation.\"\u003cbr\u003eThere are approximately 100 different forms of this condition, and it affects\u003cbr\u003emillions of people throughout the world. Symptoms can include joint pain,\u003cbr\u003estiffness, inflammation, and limited movement of joints. When a joint is\u003cbr\u003einflamed, it may be swollen, tender, red, or warm to the touch.\u003cbr\u003eIn a healthy joint, the ends of the bones are covered by cartilage, a spongy\u003cbr\u003ematerial that allows almost frictionless motion between bones. The joints are\u003cbr\u003eenclosed in a capsule and lined with tissue called the synovium. This lining\u003cbr\u003ereleases a slippery, lubricating fluid that helps the joint move smoothly and\u003cbr\u003eeasily.\u003cbr\u003eWith arthritis, the cartilage may be damaged or worn away by degenerative\u003cbr\u003eprocesses or by inflammation, making movement painful and difficult. If left\u003cbr\u003eundiagnosed and untreated, arthritis may progress to cause irreversible\u003cbr\u003edamage to the joints.\u003cbr\u003eContrary to popular belief, arthritis affects all age groups. It's more common in\u003cbr\u003ethose over forty-five, and in the case of osteoarthritis, three-fourths of the cases occur in women.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe foundational causes of arthritis are dependent upon the form of arthritis.\u003cbr\u003eFor instance, in some cases arthritis is the result of injury. A tweaked knee, a\u003cbr\u003edislocated elbow, a damaged shoulder could all potentially result in an arthritic\u003cbr\u003econdition in the following years. In forms of arthritis such as gout and\u003cbr\u003epseudo-gout, which are caused by deposits of crystals called calcium\u003cbr\u003epyrophosphate, the cause is considered to be a metabolic abnormality. There\u003cbr\u003eare also hereditary factors and infections that can cause arthritis. And finally,\u003cbr\u003ethere are some forms of arthritis in which we simply haven't been able to\u003cbr\u003eidentify a cause.\u003cbr\u003eTraditional arthritis treatment has been through the use of drugs that are\u003cbr\u003edesigned to minimize the symptoms. For example, joint inflammation and\u003cbr\u003eswelling can often be reduced, and pain can often be controlled. Of course,\u003cbr\u003ethese are not cures. There really isn't a cure for the arthritic condition at this\u003cbr\u003etime.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArthritis pain can be intense and unrelenting.\u003cbr\u003eWhile pain is generally considered the worse symptom of arthritis, some forms\u003cbr\u003eof arthritis are more painful than others. Pain can be the result of joint fatigue\u003cbr\u003eand\/or inflammation of the membrane around the joints, tendons and\u003cbr\u003eligaments.\u003cbr\u003eOsteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and gout are the three most common\u003cbr\u003eforms. So let's take a quick look at each of these:\u003cbr\u003eOsteoarthritis (OA) is believed to be caused by the gradual wear on the body's\u003cbr\u003ejoints. It tends to affect the weight bearing joints. These include the knees,\u003cbr\u003eankles, hands, arms, and hips. Generally it goes undetected until the later\u003cbr\u003estages, when much of the joint cartilage is already gone. It's the rubbing of\u003cbr\u003ebone against bone that creates the pain. The cushion provided by the cartilage\u003cbr\u003eis either worn down to a point where it's no long effective, or it no longer exists.\u003cbr\u003eRheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is different in that the body's own immune system\u003cbr\u003eattacks the joint tissue. Why this happens is still largely unknown in medical\u003cbr\u003ecircles. Symptoms include inflammation, pain, stiffness, weakness, and often\u003cbr\u003ea deforming of the joints. It begins in the hands, wrists and feet, and advances\u003cbr\u003eto the shoulders, elbows and hips. This is a chronic disease that can\u003cbr\u003epotentially cause complete debility of the joints.\u003cbr\u003eGout is identifiable by the high level of pain affecting a single joint. It generally\u003cbr\u003eoccurs in the big toe, with symptoms that include intense pain, swelling,\u003cbr\u003estiffness, and a warm feeling. The exact cause is unknown; although deposits\u003cbr\u003eof crystals are believe to be involved.\u003cbr\u003eWhile cartilage itself does not cause pain – it has no nerve endings to transmit\u003cbr\u003epain signals -- the irritation of other tissues in and around the affected joints\u003cbr\u003edoes. This is particularly true in the case of Rheumatoid Arthritis.\u003cbr\u003eUnfortunately, pain and stiffness similar to the symptoms of Rheumatoid\u003cbr\u003eArthritis can be caused by many other conditions, such as injury or infection.\u003cbr\u003eOnly a medical professional can identify the true source of joint pain.\u003cbr\u003eSo what is arthritis pain all about? Why does it happen?\u003cbr\u003eThe purpose of pain is to let you know that something's wrong in your body. It\u003cbr\u003edoes this by releasing a chemical signal to the brain from the area that's\u003cbr\u003e4 Arthritis Joint Pain\u003cbr\u003einjured or not functioning correctly. The brain receives this signal as a pain\u003cbr\u003eresponse. The classic example is when you place your hand on a hot stove.\u003cbr\u003eThe nerves in your hand send a message to the brain alerting it that damage is\u003cbr\u003ebeing done!","brand":"7th floor 2012","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47079860044016,"sku":"2940014007924","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940014007924_p0.jpg?v=1763599020","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940014007924","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}