# @thewhizdoc on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CPOo9RijqvP
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/75556691-thewhizdoc-instagram
- **Posted:** 2021-05-23T20:23:52.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Dr. Emmanuel Aguh, MD | Family Medicine (@thewhizdoc) — https://gondola.cc/thewhizdoc

## Caption

As May is Arthritis Awareness Month, due to the amount of misinformation regarding arthritis pain and treatment, I listed in the video some of the common misconceptions we may have about arthritis. Will note down some important information about arthritis below. 

Arthritis refers to inflammation of a joint. The inflammation can affect any of the important structures inside a joint. 

Common symptoms of arthritis include pain, stiffness, and swelling of the joint. The condition may affect one, a few, or many joints throughout the body.

There are many possible causes of arthritis, although some are much more common than others.

Some types of arthritis respond well to treatment and resolve without any lingering effects, whereas other types of arthritis are more difficult to control and can be disabling.

Some signs and symptoms of arthritis require urgent medical care. If you have one or more swollen joints and any of the following, you should seek medical care as soon as possible.
1. Fever
2. Weight loss
3. An inability to function due to joint pain
4. An overall sense of feeling ill
5. Sudden weakness of specific muscle groups

The treatment of arthritis depends upon the specific cause. 
Common treatments include physical and occupational therapy, pain relievers (such as acetaminophen), antiinflammatory medications (such as ibuprofen), and medications that suppress the immune system (such as prednisone or methotrexate). Antibiotic treatment is standard for bacterial joint infections.
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