Is arthritis inflammation?

Yes, dear, arthritis literally means joint inflammation. It can cause swelling, warmth, and pain in the joints. Warm compresses and a clean diet usually help soothe this inflammation nicely.

I know how scary it feels when you hear words like 'inflammation' and think your body is fighting itself. But yes, arthritis involves joint inflammation. Once you get a proper diagnosis, the anxiety will reduce, I promise.

Simple words me bolu toh haan, joints me sujan (inflammation) hoti hai. Isiliye dard hota hai. Ice pack lagao aur zyada load mat lo.

I panicked so much thinking 'inflammation' meant some major infection, but my doctor cleared it up. It just means swelling in the joints, which is very common and easily manageable with regular meds.

Yes, chronic inflammation is the main culprit in many types of arthritis. Just like I track my thyroid levels, you should ask your doctor for regular ESR or CRP blood tests to monitor the inflammation.

Yes, it is primarily inflammation of the joints. I go to Apollo for my mom's treatment, and the rheumatologist there explained the exact difference between inflammatory and degenerative types. You should ask your doctor to clarify which one you have.

Yes, it is joint inflammation. My doctor explained that in osteoarthritis, it's mostly due to wear and tear, whereas in rheumatoid arthritis, the immune system causes the inflammation. The treatment paths for both are quite different.