Other Joint Conditions

Although aching, troublesome joints may affect the overall mobility and functioning of a person there are various ailments which affect joint health. Some conditions occur as a result of calcium deficiencies, breakdown of cartilages, inflammation, or even reduction in overall bone strength.  There are various joint conditions apart from Arthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis and Gout, which cause joint troubles such as

·         Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (in children),

·         Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE),

·         Scleroderma, Psoriatic arthritis,

·         Ankylosing spondylitis,

·         Reiter's syndrome (reactive arthritis),

·         Adult Still's disease, Viral arthritis, Gonococcal arthritis,

·         Tuberculous arthritis

·         Other bacterial infections (non-gonococcal bacterial arthritis)

·         Tertiary Lyme disease (the late stage)

·         Fungal infections such as blastomycosis