12/10/2026
12/10- World Arthritis day 🦴
💡Did you know , there are 5 common types of arthritis?
1. Osteoarthritis:
Most common type. Developed gradually from wear and tear of the joints over time. (Knees, hips, spine, hands)
2. Rheumatoid Arthritis
Autoimmune and painful. The immune system attacks health cells, leading to swelling, pain, and joint damage. (Hands, wrist, feet, knees, and other joints)
3. Fibromyalgia
Widespread chronic pain that effects the whole body. Often comes with fatigue, sleep problems, and heightened pain sensitivity. (Pain, fatigue, sleep issues, and brain fog)
4. Gout
Causes sudden, severe attacks of pain, redness, and swelling due to uric acid crystals im the joint. (Big toe, but can affect other joints)
5. Lupus
An autoimmune disease that affect joints, as well as the kidneys, skin, blood, and other organs. (Kidneys, skin, blood and other organs)
Arthritis symptoms for early recognition, timely care, better joint health.
1. Joint pain
2. Joint stiffness
3. Swelling
4. Reduced mobility
5. Grinding sensation
Fun fact: arthritis occurs when one or more joints become inflamed, causing pain, stiffness and reduced movement.
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