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Arthritis, by definition, is any of more than one hundred joint disorders characterized by pain, swelling, and limited motion or movement. Arthritis can be caused by inflammation or infection in a joint, by degeneration of a joint due to age, or by a disorder of which arthritis is a major symptom. In the United States alone, more than 31 million people of all ages suffer from various degrees of the disease. The three most common forms of arthritis are: osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and gout. Our practice deals with these major categories of arthritis as well as many others.
The Importance of Early Detection:
Early, and aggressive treatment is necessary within the first year of the diagnosis, If left untreated, rheumatoid arthritis can decrease a person’s life by 10 to 15 years. The disease can also cause paralysis. Although rheumatoid arthritis is not preventable, and often has a genetic component, there are a variety of options for treatment. More pharmaceuticals have been developed recently than in the entire history of the disease.
