Our Hemet arthritis doctor will inform you of all the effective treatments that are available for each type of arthritis. Here are the different types of arthritis listed below.

Rheumatoid Arthritis
In this type of arthritis, the soft tissues and joints of the body are affected. This type of arthritis is classified as an auto-immune condition that targets the hands, feet, shoulder, neck, and elbows. The joints can become inflamed and the swelling is more pronounced than in the other types of arthritis.

Pseudogout Arthritis
Although the symptoms are very similar to Gouty Arthritis, the Pseudogout Arthritis is a different type altogether mainly because of the origin of the disease. If in the case of Gouty Arthritis, the cause is the accumulation of urate crystals, in the Pseudogout Arthritis, the main cause is the large amounts of calcium deposits in between the joint. It often targets the joint in the knee.

Infectious Arthritis
The swelling of the joints are caused by a certain infection. Treatments are available especially if the cause is known right away. It is best to describe to your Hemet arthritis doctor every detail of the incident leading to the infection.

Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
Unknown to many people, arthritis can also affect children and teenagers. This kind of arthritis is called JRA or Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis. Like Rheumatoid Arthritis, Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis is also an auto-immune disorder. With some patients, only a joint of the body will show swelling, but for some patients, many joints are affected. Many children and teenagers that have JRA often have inflammation in the knee joint.

Hemorrhagic Arthritis
This type of arthritis is characterized by blood accumulating in between the joints. This condition leads to the swelling of the joints which can be very painful.

Osteoarthritis or Wear and Tear Arthritis
This type of arthritis is the result of the several factors. However, it is mostly the result of wear and tear or the daily activities that the body puts up with. Osteoarthritis is quite common and many people experience the symptoms associated with it such as pain in the knee and hip joints. Individuals that suffer from this disease have a hard time moving around due to the joints affected.

Gouty Arthritis
In the case of Gouty Arthritis, crystals that are composed of urate accumulate inside the joint. Due to the abnormal breakdown of substances in the body, urate crystals are formed and settle in between joints. People suffering from this painful condition often have inflamed big toes and knee joints. Luckily, this typeof arthritis is easily treated these days. A simple consultation with a Hemet arthritis doctor can prove very beneficial for people who have Gouty Arthritis. He or she will be able to prescribe medication that can help ease the pain and treat the disease.

Spondyloarthropathies
This kind of arthritis is thought to be caused by a person’s genetics. It is not very common and patients that have this condition often suffer from heel pain and back pain in addition to other symptoms.

Lupus Arthritis
This auto-immune illness is characterized by swelling in the joints of the hands, wrists, and knees. The immune system of the body attacks the body’s joints. It is often associated with the condition called Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.


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