There is often confusion between arthritis and osteoarthritis due to the specificity of the disease. Both diseases are related to the joint system. Doctors conducted a comparative analysis of arthritis and osteoarthritis.
The first and significant difference is the difference in symptoms and treatment methods. In general, both diseases can be treated with drugs and diet.
The term arthritis is interpreted as a group of diseases associated with inflammation of the joints. Osteoarthritis is a modification or transformation of a joint, as a result of which it ceases to function normally.
The causes of the disease are different. Arthritis occurs as a result of injuries, immune system disorders, and organ infections. Arthritis has two forms: acute and chronic.
Arthrosis is a chronic phenomenon and the cause of the disease is hereditary predisposition and increasing age.
Young men very often suffer from arthritis. The disease primarily affects professional athletes and people who engage in increased physical activity.
People with sexually transmitted infections are at risk for arthritis. Osteoarthritis is more common among older women.
As you can see from the main differences, diseases are very different. Arthritis can enter the joints through an infection. After infection, complications begin.
Osteoarthritis occurs in the course of circulatory disorders of the joint. Due to insufficient supply of nutrients, it deforms over time.
There are also differences in the symptoms of arthritis and osteoarthritis. In arthritis, the joint swells, causing redness due to inflammation. The temperature rises, the head begins to ache, and increased fatigue occurs. Pain in acute forms is acute. In the case of chronic arthritis, the pain is constant.
The symptoms of osteoarthritis are expressed in a pain that slowly increases. At first, discomfort is felt at the site of joint deformation. With loads, pain appears. The pain increases during movement. Subsequently, the pain is constantly present even at rest. With osteoarthritis, a characteristic crunch is noted.
Methods of treatment
Both diseases require special treatment as they are associated with the locomotor system. If we talk about arthritis, then the inflammatory process is first removed. Non-steroidal drugs and antibiotics are used as a treatment.
For osteoarthritis, doctors prescribe condoprotectors - specific drugs for the treatment of joint diseases. They allow you to saturate the damaged joint with the right amount of nutrients. Physiotherapy and massage are often prescribed.
Sports for arthritis and osteoarthritis are allowed only during the chronic period. In other cases, physical activity of any kind is prohibited.