Arthritis: symptoms, treatments and lifestyle tips
Arthritis is not just a condition of old age, and it is not one condition: there are many types, with different causes and different treatments. This overview, reviewed by Dr. Tanmoy Karmakar, helps you understand which is which.
What the article covers:
- The causes and the main types of arthritis, from osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis to gout and psoriatic arthritis
- Common symptoms, such as joint pain, stiffness, swelling and tenderness
- How arthritis is diagnosed and treated
- Lifestyle tips that help you live well with it
Read the full article on the Manipal Hospitals website →
Reviewed by Dr. Tanmoy Karmakar. Originally published on the Manipal Hospitals Broadway blog on 6 June 2025.
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