When most people think of joint pain, they think of arthritis, something that many Black people are no stranger to living with. But, depending on the type of arthritis, other symptoms can crop up.
Here’s how to spot some of the most common signs of different types of arthritis.
Arthritis can cause painful symptoms that make daily activities challenging, according to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS).
Dr. Paul DeMarco, NIAMS Rheumatoid Fellowship Training Program director, explained that “it is extremely important to understand the type of arthritis afflicting the sufferer, as some arthritis syndromes have effects throughout the body.”
To help you better understand just how arthritis can affect the body, here is a list of eight of the most common types:
- Inflammatory arthritis
- Psoriatic arthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Gout
- Juvenile arthritis
- Infectious arthritis
- Reactive arthritis
Here are some common arthritis symptoms, broken down by the type of arthritis the patient has:
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Inflammatory arthritis symptoms
Inflammatory arthritis occurs when an overactive immune system causes joint inflammation, according to the Hospital for Special Surgery (HHS), in New York City.
Symptoms of inflammatory arthritis include:
- Pain and stiffness, especially in the morning or after periods of inactivity
- Warm sensations in and around affected joints
- Joint swelling and redness
- Inflammation of the skin or internal organs
These symptoms are often experienced as strong flare-ups, followed by a period of inactivity.
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Psoriatic arthritis symptoms
Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a type of inflammatory arthritis, and it usually happens to people with