Arthritis: Symptoms, Causes, Types, Diagnosis, Treatments, Risk Factors, Preventions, Help & Research

By: James Lee Anderson

"Although, your health condition may impact your everyday life, do not let it define who you are." The etiology of the word "arthritis" comes from Greek "arthro-" (joint) and "-itis" (inflammation), which when combined will literally mean "joint inflammation." The word "arthritis" makes many people think of painful, stiff joints. But, there are many kinds of arthritis, each with different symptoms and treatments. Most types of arthritis are chronic. That means they can go on for a long period of time. Included in this text are: (1) descriptions to better understand arthritis, (2) signs and symptoms that may show you have the disease, (3) how the disease is diagnose, (4) what are the causes of arthritis, (5) the different types of arthritis and the appropriate treatments for each, including prevalence, incidence, mortality, hospitalization, cost, impact, and each unique characteristics, (6) the general treatments for arthritis, (7) the specific physical activities suggested for people with arthritis, (8) who are at risk of getting the disease, (9) how to prevent getting the disease, (10) update on arthritis and influenza, (11) arthritis as part of American Disability Act, (12) available help and support for you, (13) and current on-going research and clinical trials. This text will answer things that you need to know about arthritis and will guide you find help and treatment as you go through your reading. Thanks and may you have a good understanding of the different types of arthritis. Take care, ...and as always-be well

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1497353742
• ISBN13: 9781497353749
• Release Date: March 2014
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.2" x 6.0"