| There are different forms of arthritis; each has a | | | | Bone scan, MRI scan are often used to follow |
| different cause. The most common form of arthritis, | | | | progression or assess severity in a more quantitative |
| OSTEOARTHRITIS (Degenerative Joint Disease) is a | | | | manner. |
| result of trauma to the joint, infection of the joint, or | | | | Though the treatment of Arthritis is available in |
| age. Emerging evidence suggests that abnormal | | | | Allopathic System of Medicine, it's only a Temporary |
| anatomy might contribute to the early development of | | | | relief, whereas Ayurveda is gaining more and more |
| osteoarthritis. | | | | popularity day-by-day world wide because of its root |
| Other Arthritis forms are RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS | | | | cause elimination therapies and because of being |
| and PSORIATIC ARTHRITIS, autoimmune diseases in | | | | natural. Ayurveda, since times immemorable, has the |
| which the body attacks itself. SEPTIC ARTHRITIS is | | | | best answers in the Management of Spine and Joints. |
| caused by joint infection. GOUTY ARTHRITISis | | | | As per Ayurveda, the term Arthritis can be used to |
| caused by deposition of uric acid crystals in the joint, | | | | define Joint Pains, caused by aggravation of Vata (Air) |
| causing inflammation. There is also an uncommon form | | | | Dosha and the excessive collection of Ama (Toxic |
| of gout caused by the formation of rhomboid crystals | | | | by-product of improper digestion)in the body of an |
| of calcium pyrophosphate. This gout is known as | | | | individual. When Ama increases in quantity, it starts |
| PSEUDOGOUT. | | | | getting deposited in the weaker areas of the body |
| Symptoms of Arthritis feature Pain, Redness, Swelling | | | | including the Joints leading to ‘Arthritis'. |
| of the Joint, Stiffness of the Joint, Tenderness, gelling | | | | Principles in the Treatment of Arthritis in Ayurveda |
| or locking of the Joints with Inactivity, Pain patterns | | | | mainly Reduces the Symptoms, Maintains Joint |
| may differ in different Arthritis. | | | | Functions, Minimizes Disease Activity, Helps in Treating |
| Physical examination may confirm the diagnosis, or | | | | the complications and also aides in adjusting the |
| may indicate systemic disease. Radiographs or X-rays, | | | | Dietary as well as Life Style Changes. |