There is often confusion between arthritis and arthrosis due to the specificity of the disease. Both diseases are related to the articular system. Doctors conducted a comparative analysis of arthritis and arthrosis.
The first and significant difference is the difference in symptoms and methods of treatment. In general, both diseases can be treated with medication and diet.
The term arthritis is interpreted as a group of diseases associated with inflammation in the joints. Arthrosis is a modification or transformation of a joint, as a result of which it ceases to function normally.
The causes of disease are different. Arthritis occurs as a result of injuries, immune system disorders and organ infections. Arthritis has two forms - acute and chronic.
Arthrosis is a chronic phenomenon, and the cause of the disease is hereditary predisposition and increased age.
Young men most often suffer from arthritis. The disease most of all affects professional athletes and people who deal with increased physical activity.
People with sexually transmitted infections are at risk for arthritis. Osteoarthritis is more common among older women.
As you can see from the primary differences, diseases are very different. Arthritis can enter joints through an infection. After infection, complications begin.
Arthrosis occurs in the course of circulatory disorders of the joint. Due to insufficient supply of nutrients, it deforms over time.
There are also differences in the symptoms of arthritis and arthrosis. In arthritis, the joint swells, causing redness due to inflammation. The temperature rises, the head begins to ache, and increased fatigue manifests itself. Pain in acute forms is sharp. In the case of chronic arthritis, there is constant pain.
Symptoms of arthrosis are expressed in slowly increasing pain. At first, discomfort is felt at the site of joint deformation. With loads, pain appears. The pain intensifies during movement. Later, the pain is constantly present even at rest. With arthrosis, there is a characteristic crunch.
Treatment methods
Both diseases require special treatment as they are associated with the locomotor system. If we are talking about arthritis, then the inflammatory process is first removed. Non-steroidal drugs and antibiotics are used as treatment.
For arthrosis, doctors prescribe chondoprotectors - specific drugs for the treatment of joint diseases. They allow you to saturate the damaged joint with the proper amount of nutrients. Physical therapy and massage are often prescribed.
Sports for arthritis and arthrosis are allowed only during the chronic period. In other cases, physical activity of any nature is prohibited.