Arthritis is a term that has been derived from Greek words ‘arthron’, which means joint and ‘itis’, which means inflammation. As far as the types of arthritis are concerned, there are more than hundred different kinds of arthritis conditions, but all of them cannot be described at once.

To name a few of them, given below is a list that mentions some of the major types of arthritis:

• Rheumatoid arthritis is amongst the most common and also the most serious form of arthritis. It is likely to bring about maximum damage in the first year of its development itself, it is very essential to detect it as early as possible so that proper treatment can be taken up. Untreated rheumatoid arthritis can reduce the life expectancy by up to 18 years.
• Psoriatic arthritis is another form of serious arthritis. This kind of arthritis is likely to progress very rapidly thus it may cause some of the most serious problems that one can ever experience. It is advisable to consult a physician as soon as possible once any sort of unusual symptoms are concerned as in case of this kind of arthritis, aggressive intervention and early diagnosis is recommended.
• Osteoarthritis arthritis is often associated with the increasing age. It usually affects the body parts that bear weight most often such as spine, knees, hips and feet. Genetics along with mechanical factors are some other causes of this type of arthritis.
• Reactive arthritis is known to develop after infections out of which the intestinal and the genitourinary are the most common form of infections. This kind of arthritis affects the young adults in most of the cases.

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