Arthritis
关节炎
It's a common misconception that arthritis is an old person's disease. While osteoarthritis is caused by wear and tear, and therefore most common among those over 65, rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that can be diagnosed at any time.
人们经常误认为关节炎是一种老年病。虽然骨关节炎是由软骨组织磨损造成的,因此在65岁以上的人群中最为常见,但类风湿性关节炎却是一种任何年龄段人群都可能患上的自身免疫性疾病。
Similarly juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is the inflammation of the joints that starts before the age of 16. "The triggers are unknown but something causes the immune system to recognise joint tissues as foreign and attack them," explains Dr Sarah Brewer, medical director for the website Healthspan.
同样,幼年特发性关节炎指的是16岁之前的关节炎症。"诱因尚未可知,但有些原因导致免疫系统将关节组织视作外来组织,并对其进行攻击,"Healthspan网站的医疗主管Sarah Brewer博士说道。
■ What to do: If you experience painful, swollen or stiff joints , see your GP. You may also notice increased tiredness, reoccurring fever, a rash and/or inflamed eyes.
■怎么做:如果您关节疼痛、肿胀或僵硬,请尽快联系全科医生。也许您还有这些症状:越来越疲惫、反复发烧、皮疹或眼睛发炎。
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