"Osteoarthritis", "loss of articular cartilage 2 bones are rubbing against each other risk: people with prior injuries, elderly people, obese symptoms: pain, swelling, limited movement at the joints, hands, knees, hips and spine" "Gout", "a joint disorder associated w/ a molecule called uric acid build up of uric acid (crystals) causes inflammation of joints (arthritis) risk: obesity, family history, alcohol consumption symptoms: red. hot. stiff joints, toes (lump sticking out)" "Rhuematoid arthritis", "autoimmune disease of joints. immune system attacking the tissues of joints. risk: women and middle age." "Bursitis", "inflammation of a impacted joint risk: overuse or injury of joints symptoms: inflamed, swollen joint ex: knee or elbow" "carpal tunnel syndrome", "compression of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel- often due to the swelling of tendons risk: wrist injury, arthritis, small hands symptoms: numbness and tingling in hands and fingers. ex: thumb and index fingers"
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