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arthritis

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Also known as Inflammatory disorder of joint, skeletal joint inflammation, skeletal jointitis, arthritic

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.

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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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Medical condition.types
> 100, most common (osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis)
Medical condition.name
Arthritis
Medical condition.image
Rheumatoid Arthritis.JPG
Medical condition.caption
A hand affected by rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune form of arthritis
Medical condition.alt
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
Medical condition.medication
Ibuprofen, paracetamol (acetaminophen)

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Instance of
symptom or sign
Subclass of
disease
Image
Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis - Rheumatoid arthritis -- Smart-Servier.png
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topic's main category
Category:Arthritis
ICPC 2 ID
L70
Commons category
Arthritis
NCI Thesaurus ID
C2883
health specialty
rheumatology
drug or therapy used for treatment
etanercept
exact match
purl.obolibrary.org/obo/SYMP_0019169
anatomical location
joint
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Encyclopedic overview

24 sections
Contents
  • 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
  • External links

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.

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