Osteoarthritis can affect all parts of a particular joint, causing muscle pain, inflammation or limited mobility. The disease is more common in middle-aged and older adults, and its incidence increases with age. According to statistics, 50% of people over the age of 50 have osteoarthritis, and 90% of people over the age of 65 have the disease. In addition to age, overweight, injury and diabetes are risk factors for the disease. Rheumatoid arthritis affects the joint membranes, cartilage and bones, and its main symptoms are inflammation, including joint congestion, heat and pain. Unlike osteoarthritis, the disease can affect general health, with symptoms such as loss of appetite and general malaise. People often think of arthritis as a disease of the elderly, but in fact, people of all ages, even children, can suffer from this disease. Information shows that the overall incidence of arthritis in China is about 13%, and since there is no cure for the disease, it should be taken seriously by all people, and arthritis should be prevented, diagnosed and treated early to prevent disability. October 12 is World Arthritis Day. Arthritis is one of the most common chronic diseases, with more than 100 types, the most common being osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis can affect all parts of a joint, causing muscle pain, inflammation or limited mobility. The disease is prevalent in middle-aged and older adults, and the incidence increases with age. According to statistics, 50% of people over the age of 50 have osteoarthritis, and 90% of people over the age of 65 have the disease. In addition to age, overweight, injury and diabetes are also risk factors for the disease. Rheumatoid arthritis affects the joint membranes, cartilage and bones, and its main symptoms are inflammation, including joint congestion, heat and pain. Unlike osteoarthritis, the disease can affect general health, with symptoms such as loss of appetite and general malaise. Women are three times more likely than men to develop rheumatoid arthritis, and 35-50 years of age is the preferred age group for the disease. People often think of arthritis as a disease of the elderly, but in fact, people of all ages, even children, can develop the disease. Since there is no cure for arthritis, it is important to prevent, diagnose and treat arthritis early to prevent disability.
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