Arthritis

Arthritis

Inflammation of bone joints, usually accompanied by pain, swelling, and sometimes change in structure. There are over 100 types of arthritis.

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A condition in which legs feel uncomfortable and may have a crawling sensation while you are sitting or lying down. Getting up and walking may bring temporary relief, but the symptoms usually return ...

rheumatic diseases

Health care; Arthritis

Diseases that affect the joints and soft tissues. They can cause pain and, in some cases, inflammation, tissue damage and disability.

rheumatism

Health care; Arthritis

A term used loosely (thought not as widely used as it was in the past) to refer to conditions that cause pain and swelling in the joints and supporting tissues.

rheumatoid arthritis

Health care; Arthritis

An autoimmune disease that causes inflammation (with pain, stiffness, swelling) – and if not controlled, can lead to joint deformity. Most commonly, the smaller joints of the body are affected, such ...