More than 58 million adults in the United States have arthritis, often leading to chronic pain, reduced mobility and difficulty performing daily tasks.
Compounds found in plants called phytochemicals have anti-inflammatory ... weeks of turmeric extract treatment (typically 1,000 mg a day of curcumin) can reduce arthritis symptoms.
A new study shows that arthritis of the knee often is diagnosed in its late stages, after cartilage has degraded and bones are rubbing against each other in the joint.
Rheumatoid arthritis can also produce diffuse inflammation in the lungs ... muscle and bone diseases. Various treatments are available. Non-pharmacological treatment includes physical therapy ...