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Arthritis Care in Lancaster, CA
The Arthritis Foundation itself admits that arthritis, though quite common, is not very well understood. That’s because arthritis is not one single disease — it’s actually a very informal way of describing inflammation and pain in the joints.
Our team at Family First Medical Practice provides medical services and council for those who live with any type of arthritic condition. Learn more about the different types of this broad disease, as well as treatment options, below.
How common is arthritis?
Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the United States with over 50 million American adults and over 300,000 children living with some form of arthritis. The CDC, backed by a study conducted from 2013 to 2015, also reported findings where an estimated 54.4 million American adults (about 22.7% of the population) each year had been diagnosed arthritic by a doctor, whether it be rheumatoid arthritis, gout, lupus, or fibromyalgia.
These numbers only worsen as you age. If you’re 65 and older, you have a 49.6% chance of having arthritis. If you’re 45-64, you’re 29.3% likely to report a doctor-diagnosed case of arthritis. People aged 18-44 are only 7.1% likely to be diagnosed.
How can arthritis be managed?
Depending on the severity of your arthritis, our team can prescribe a variety of medications ranging from NSAIDs to corticosteroids. There are also physical therapy and surgery options that can help repair and strengthen joints that have been damaged by arthritis. We can help pick the right solution for you after a diagnosis of your situation in our offices.
