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Arthritis
Arthritis is a common disorder that affects your joints. It can cause pain and inflammation, making it difficult to move or stay active. There are many types of arthritis. Each form causes different symptoms and may need different treatments. While arthritis usually affects older adults, it can develop in men, women, and children of any age.
The most common types of arthritis:
Osteoarthritis, also known as a degenerative joint disease (DJD), is the most common type of arthritis. Osteoarthritis is more likely to develop as people age. The changes in osteoarthritis usually occur slowly over many years, though there are occasional exceptions. Inflammation and injury to the joint cause bony changes, deterioration of tendons and ligaments and a breakdown of cartilage resulting in pain, swelling, and deformity of the joint.
What is Rheumatoid arthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune and inflammatory disease that causes pain, swelling, and stiffness in the joints. It affects the small joints like hands and feet and causes bone erosion and joint deformity.
