Arthritis is inflammation in the joints that leads to pain and limited mobility in your body, affecting the quality of your life. There are more than 100 different types of arthritis, but typical symptoms include moderate to severe joint pain and stiffness.Â
Identifying the specific type of arthritis is essential for finding effective treatment and management strategies. At Kimball Health Services, our orthopedic team and primary care providers offer treatment for arthritis, providing personalized care to manage these symptoms effectively and, when needed, referrals to a rheumatologist.
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint condition that affects protective tissue around the bones (cartilage) in the joints. According to the CDC, osteoarthritis is a condition that impacts over 32.5 million adults in the United States alone.
OA can significantly impact your quality of life since the discomfort caused due to pain and stiffness can limit your daily activities. While osteoarthritis can damage any joint, it is most commonly seen in the hand, knees, and hip joints.
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease in which your immune system mistakenly attacks the lining of your own joints. This attack triggers inflammation, leading to pain, swelling, and stiffness in the affected joints.
Rheumatoid arthritis damages the tissue that cushions the ends of bones within a joint. While rheumatoid arthritis can affect any joint, it typically starts in the small joints of the hands and feet. It affects joints on both sides of the body, such as both knees or both hands.Â
Beyond the joints, this disease can also affect other body systems, including the skin, eyes, lungs, heart, and blood vessels. The inflammation caused by this disease is what harms other parts of the body.
Gout is a form of arthritis that occurs when there is a buildup of uric acid in the joint, leading to an inflammatory response. It can lead to a sudden onset of severe pain, swelling, redness, and tenderness in joints.Â
While gout can affect any joint, it most commonly occurs in the joint at the base of the big toe. At Kimball Health Services, our orthopedic team and primary care providers offer comprehensive and personalized care to treat gout and manage its symptoms, helping you lead a happy, pain-free, and active life.
At Kimball Health Services, we provide extensive medical care and personalized treatment to address various types of arthritis.
As one of the top critical access hospitals in the nation, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.Â
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