Illustration of arthritis sites on the body. Arthritis is not a single disorder but the name for joint disease from many causes. Involving one or more joints,the symptoms are inflammation to stiffness,mild to severe pain and later,joint deformity. Likewise,the types of arthritis are many. Osteoarthritis is the most common resulting from wear and tear on the joints,can be genetic or metabolic,and evolves in middle age. Rheuma- toid arthritis is the most severe arthritis. It is a disorder of the immune system. Other types are Still's disease in children,ankylosing spondy- litis,and gout. Anti-inflammatory drugs help in treatment,which may include joint replacement | |
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