Arthritis is no longer a rare disorder. The joint pain has today started affecting a large number of people worldwide, especially in India where more than 15% of the total population suffers one or other form of arthritic condition.

No matter you are suffering from it at present or not, it is vital for everyone to gain best knowledge about the illness to help them manage their present state by warding off all further complications, if any.

To make people more knowledgeable about the illness, here mentioned are some vital facts about Arthritis and its different forms.

The joint disorder is usually accompanied by swelling, pain and stiffness in affected area. Most common forms of arthritis are Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Septic Arthritis, Ankylosing spondylitis, Juvenile idiopathic arthritis and Gout.

It is not restricted that the illness only affects children but researchers have found that arthritis also affects children equally as adults. Though the illness is more common in individuals aged 65+, arthritis can affect children as well.

According to researchers, there also exist a link between arthritis and obesity. It has been noticed by the professionals that obese people commonly complaint arthritis in their weight bearing joints like knees.