| 1 | What is arthritis? | Arthritis literally means joint inflammation... |
| 2 | What are the common symptoms of arthritis? | Symptoms vary by type but often include joint pain... |
| 3 | What causes arthritis? | Causes differ. Osteoarthritis involves wear-and-tear... |
| 4 | How is arthritis diagnosed? | Diagnosis involves reviewing your medical history... |
| 5 | What are the main types of arthritis? | Common types include Osteoarthritis (OA)... |
| 6 | What is Osteoarthritis (OA)? | OA is the most common type... |
| 7 | What is Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)? | RA is a chronic autoimmune and inflammatory disease... |
| 8 | What is the difference between RA and OA? | RA is an autoimmune disease causing systemic inflammation... |
| 9 | What is Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA)? | PsA is a form of inflammatory arthritis... |
| 10 | What is Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)? | AS is an inflammatory arthritis primarily affecting the spine... |
| 11 | What is Gout? | Gout is a common and complex form of arthritis... |
| 12 | What is Lupus and how can it affect joints? | Lupus (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus) is a chronic autoimmune disease... |
| 13 | Why is early diagnosis important in rheumatology? | Early diagnosis and treatment... are crucial... |
| 14 | What are the goals of arthritis treatment? | Treatment aims to reduce pain and inflammation... |
| 15 | What medications are used to treat inflammatory arthritis? | Treatments vary but include NSAIDs... |
| 16 | What are biologic therapies for arthritis? | Biologics are advanced, genetically engineered medications... |
| 17 | Are there newer types of oral medications for inflammatory arthritis? | Yes, Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors are a newer class... |
| 18 | What is the role of physical therapy in managing arthritis? | Physical therapy is vital... |
| 19 | What lifestyle changes can help manage arthritis? | Maintaining a healthy weight reduces joint stress... |
| 20 | Can diet affect arthritis symptoms? | While no specific diet cures arthritis, an anti-inflammatory diet... |
| 21 | Is surgery an option for arthritis? | Surgery (like joint repair, fusion, or replacement - arthroplasty)... |
| 22 | What is Fibromyalgia? | Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain... |
| 23 | What is osteoporosis and its connection to arthritis? | Osteoporosis weakens bones... It's not arthritis, but chronic inflammation... |
| 24 | How has technology improved arthritis care? | Telemedicine allows remote consultations... |
| 25 | What is the long-term outlook for people with arthritis? | The outlook varies greatly... With modern therapies (DMARDs, biologics, JAK inhibitors)... |
