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Consequences of Not Treating Arthritis the Right Way

 There are many ways of treating arthritis, however the right treatment will ensure long-lasting and pain free knee movement for a very long time. I would like to highlight the consequences of treating severe arthritis using medication and surgery. 1. Medication - For those taking medication prescribed by the doctors which include NSAIDs, there are side effects to the vital organs and this may do more harm than good in the long term. The side effects for taking these NSAIDs include Stomach pain and heartburn Stomach ulcers Increased bleeding tendency Headaches and Dizziness Allergic reactions such as rashes, wheezing and throat swelling Liver and kidney problems High blood pressure Leg swelling Heart attacks and strokes For those suffering from severe arthritis, they have to take large doses of NSAIDs to get the necessary pain relief. If anyone were to consume these medications for long periods of time ( more than 6 months), there is high chance of exposing oneself to the above-menti

Early Signs and Symptoms of Arthritis -

 rthritis is an inflammatory disease of the joint that can affect any joints in any part of the body and cause various symptoms ranging from mild pain to swelling of the affected joints. Learn about the early signs and symptoms of arthritis, common types of arthritis, and treatment options for arthritis in this article. Arthritis literally translated as "joint inflammation" and as its meaning implied, it is an inflammatory disease of the joint that can affect any joints in any part of the body. A joint is the point where two or more bones connect together such as the knee, shoulder or wrist. Healthy joints are protected by a dense connective tissue called cartilage. Also, the joint is enclosed in synovial membrane that forms a sturdy sheath and secretes synovial fluid that helps the cartilage in protecting the bones from rubbing against each other. Symptoms of arthritis Joint inflammation caused by arthritis will lead to various symptoms ranging from mild pain to swelling of