More than 21% of adults in the United States have arthritis, a condition characterized by sore, achy joints. At Lorven Heart and Vascular Institute, LLC, in Ocala, Florida, the experienced team provides arthritis treatments that ease joint discomfort and improve mobility. Schedule an evaluation by calling the office or requesting an appointment online today.
Arthritis is a chronic disease affecting your joints. It commonly causes swelling, stiffness, and joint pain; the disease may become debilitating when not addressed. Millions of people in the United States have a form of arthritis and there are more than 100 different types.
Common forms of arthritis include osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and gout. Treatment can ease symptoms and prevent disease worsening.
Arthritis can cause:
Your symptoms might be milder in the early stages of arthritis and gradually progress over time if left untreated.
Examples of arthritis risk factors include:
Women and older adults are more likely to develop arthritis.
To diagnose arthritis and develop an effective treatment plan, the experts at Lorven Heart and Vascular Institute, LLC, discuss your medical history, symptoms, lifestyle, and medications. They check your vital signs, weigh you, determine your body mass index (BMI), and complete a physical exam.
You might also need blood testing, joint fluid testing, urine tests, a skin or muscle biopsy, X-rays, or other imaging procedures. Lorven Heart and Vascular Institute, LLC, also provides an array of heart function testing if you have specific risk factors.
Treating arthritis depends on your symptoms, lifestyle, age, general health, the type of arthritis you have, its severity, and your goals.
Lorven Heart and Vascular Institute, LLC, may recommend one or more of the following solutions:
While there’s no cure for arthritis, effectively managing your condition can ease symptoms, prevent complications, and maximize your quality of life, especially in your senior years.
Schedule an arthritis evaluation at Lorven Heart and Vascular Institute, LLC, by calling the office or requesting an appointment online today.