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Arthritis means inflammation and tenderness in one or more joints of the body which includes symptoms like pain and stiffness in the joints. According to a fact, arthritis affects more than 15% population. Experts say that there have been a lot of myths about the topic of arthritis, related causes and treatment. Here are some myths and facts listed to clear the confusion: ·         Myth: There is only one type of arthritis. Fact: There is more than one type of arthritis namely osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis being the most common types. ·       Myth: Cracking the knuckles of fingers and toes can cause arthritis. Fact: Cracking the knuckles of fingers and toes don’t cause arthritis. By cracking the knuckles, the gas that builds up in the area around the joints gets released. ·          Myth: Elder people are the ones who get arthritis. Fact: Anyone including elder peopl...

Paget’s disease is one of the most common disorders of bone in which there is abnormality in bone reforming process. In this disorder the bone weakens and become fragile. It may affect any of the bone but mainly affected bones are leg bones, sacrum, skull, and spine. Paget’s disease is more likely to occur in old age, but the risk factor increases if any of family members already have the disease. And the complications may lead to fracture and other problems. Symptoms of Paget’s Disease This disease generally shows no symptoms, but as there is degeneration of bony tissues, it require rapid formation of new bone cells, which causes the formation of immature cell and weaker bone than normal, leads to pain, fracture and deformities. Depending on the body parts the symptoms can be: ·          Legs: Weaker bones lead to bending of long bones (bow-legged), Enlarged bones put stress to joints, and may cause osteoarthritis of hip or knee joint. ...