Amavata (Rheumatoid Arthritis)
Amavata (Rheumatoid Arthritis)
Amavata (Rheumatoid Arthritis)is a chronic inflammatory disorder that typically affects the small joints in hands and feet. Although Amavata (Rheumatoid Arthritis) can occur at any age, it usually begins between the age of 20 to 40 years. The disorder is much more common in women.The most commonly affected joints are the small joints of the fingers, thumbs, wrists, feet, and ankles. However, any joint may be affected. The knees are quite commonly affected. Less commonly, the hips, shoulders, elbows, and neck are involved. It is often symmetrical. So, for example, if a joint is affected in a right arm, the same joint in the left arm is also often affected. In some people, just a few joints are affected. In others, many joints are involved. In addition to causing joint problems, Amavata (Rheumatoid Arthritis) sometimes can affect other organs of the body — such as the skin, eyes, lungs and blood vessels.
Causes
Amavata (Rheumatoid Arthritis) occurs when your immune system mistakenly attacks the synovium — the lining of the membranes that surround your joints. The resulting inflammation thickens the synovium, which can eventually destroy the cartilage and bone within the joint. The tendons and ligaments that hold the joint together weaken and stretch. Gradually, the joint loses its shape and alignment. Doctors don’t know what starts this process, although a genetic component appears likely. While your genes don’t actually cause rheumatoid arthritis, they can make you more susceptible to environmental factors — such as infection with certain viruses and bacteria — that may trigger the disease.
Symptoms
The common main symptoms are pain and stiffness of affected joints. The stiffness is usually worse first thing in the morning, or after you have been resting. The inflammation causes swelling around the affected joints.
Other Symptoms
These are known as extra-articular symptoms of RA (meaning outside of the joints). A variety of symptoms may occur. The cause of some of these is not fully understood:
- Small painless lumps (nodules) develop in about 1 in 4 cases. These commonly occur on the skin over the elbows and forearms, but usually do no harm.
- Inflammation around tendons may occur. This is because the tissue which covers tendons is similar to the synovium around the joints.
- Anaemia and tiredness are common.
- A high temperature (fever), feeling unwell, weight loss, and muscle aches and pains sometimes occur.
- In a few cases, inflammation develops in other parts of the body, such as the lungs, heart, blood vessels, or eyes. This is uncommon but, if it occurs, can cause various symptoms and problems which are sometimes serious.
Ayurvedic Remedies:
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