arthritis
Sign in to saveArthritis is a general medical term used to describe a disorder in which the smooth cartilagenous layer that lines a joint is lost, resulting in bone grinding on bone during joint movement. Symptoms generally include joint pain and stiffness. Other symptoms may include redness, warmth, swelling, and decreased range of motion of the affected joints. In certain types of arthritis, other organs, such as the skin, are also affected. Onset can be gradual or sudden.
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Arthritis is a condition where the smooth cartilage that normally cushions joints wears away, causing bones to rub directly against each other and leading to pain and stiffness. It matters because it can significantly affect how joints function and feel, sometimes involving other parts of the body as well, and it can develop suddenly or gradually over time.
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Key facts
- Medical condition.types
- > 100, most common (osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis)
- Medical condition.name
- Arthritis
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- Rheumatoid Arthritis.JPG
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- A hand affected by rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune form of arthritis
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- photograph of elderly hand depicting advanced rheumatoid arthritis
- Medical condition.field
- Rheumatology
- Medical condition.symptoms
- Joint pain, stiffness, redness, swelling, decreased range of motion
- Medical condition.complications
- Amplified musculoskeletal pain syndrome
- Medical condition.risks
- Family history, age, sex trait, previous joint injury, obesity.
- Medical condition.treatment
- Resting, applying ice or heat, weight loss, exercise, joint replacement
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24 sectionsContents
- Classification
- Signs and symptoms
- Causes
- Risk factors
- Diagnosis
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Lupus
- Gout
- Comparison of types
- Other
- Treatment
- Physical therapy
- Medications
- Surgery
- Adaptive aids
- Alternative medicine
- Epidemiology
- History
- Society and culture
- Terminology
- See also
- References
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Arthritis is a general medical term used to describe a disorder in which the smooth cartilagenous layer that lines a joint is lost, resulting in bone grinding on bone during joint movement. Symptoms generally include joint pain and stiffness. Other symptoms may include redness, warmth, swelling, and decreased range of motion of the affected joints. In certain types of arthritis, other organs, such as the skin, are also affected. Onset can be gradual or sudden.
There are several types of arthritis. The most common forms are osteoarthritis (most commonly seen in weightbearing joints) and rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis usually occurs as a person ages and often affects the hips, knees, shoulders, and fingers. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that often affects the hands and feet. Other types of arthritis include gout, lupus, and septic arthritis. These are inflammatory based types of rheumatic disease.