what kind of dr would you see for arthritis
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis in the United States, affecting roughly 12 percent of Americans aged 25 - 74. It's a chronic joint disease that breaks down cartilage and bones in the neck, lower back, knees, hips, shoulders and/or fingers.
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition where a person's own immune system attacks their joints, causing inflammation. Rheumatoid arthritis typically affects many joints simultaneously, especially in the hands, wrists, and feet, and is treated with medications to suppress the immune response.