What is Rheumatism? 🤕🦴 Rheumatism is a general term used to describe various painful conditions affecting the joints, muscles, and connective tissues. It’s not a specific disease but often refers to disorders that cause inflammation, pain, stiffness, and swelling in these areas. Common Types of Rheumatism Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention & Management
🦴 Osteoarthritis (OA) Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, characterized by the gradual breakdown of cartilage in joints. It leads to pain, stiffness, swelling, and reduced mobility, mostly in older adults. 📉 What Happens in OA? 📍 Commonly Affected Joints: 🧬 Causes & Risk Factors: 🩺 Symptoms: 🔍 Diagnosis: 💊 Treatment: There is
🧬 Scleroderma Scleroderma (also called systemic sclerosis) is a chronic autoimmune connective tissue disease characterized by hardening and tightening of the skin and, in some cases, internal organs. It occurs when the immune system causes excess collagen buildup, leading to fibrosis (scarring). 🔍 Types of Scleroderma 1. Localized Scleroderma 2. Systemic Sclerosis (Systemic Scleroderma) ⚠️
🧤 Raynaud’s Phenomenon Raynaud’s Phenomenon is a vascular condition where blood flow to the fingers, toes, and sometimes nose, ears, or lips is temporarily reduced due to spasms in small blood vessels, usually triggered by cold or stress. This leads to noticeable color changes, numbness, and discomfort. 🧬 Types 1. Primary Raynaud’s (Raynaud’s Disease) 2.
🦴 Arthritis Arthritis is a general term for conditions that cause inflammation of the joints, leading to pain, stiffness, swelling, and reduced motion. There are over 100 types of arthritis, ranging from mild to severe. 🔍 Most Common Types Type Description Osteoarthritis (OA) “Wear and tear” arthritis; most common; due to cartilage breakdown with age
