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Body pains are usually occurring to many people, especially when they arrive at the age of fifty. It is during this stage when the wear and tear of several body segments arises. One of the most common conditions transpiring on the elders of this age is arthritis, which can be a result of excessive and prolonged usage of the affected joints. This is also in line with the fact that when a person gets older, his or her bones eventually become weak, making them prone to potential damages or injuries.
One of the common complaints many people have as they get to this age is the progression of an arthritis called polymyalgia rheumatica. Polymyalgia rheumatica is a form of arthritis that is characterized by an intense pain and stiffness of the muscles. The condition is also referred to as inflammatory muscle syndrome, which usually strikes the neck, hips and the shoulders.
Based on the relevant studies conducted over the northern European heritage, women are found out to be more prone to having polymyalgia rheumatica than men. Like the many type of arthritis conditions, the main cause of polymyalgia rheumatica is still undetermined. Yet, there are several risks factors that are known to trigger the progression of such condition. One of these common triggers as manifested in the PMR biopsies is the incidence of synovitis transpiring in the inflamed lining of the joints. |