Arthritis

Inflammation of the joints of the body.

Either osteoarthritis (a degenerative bone disease involving loss and calcification of joint cartilage, so that the bones formerly cushioned by gristle now grind together, are painful, and become inflamed) or rheumatoid arthritis, a chronic and increasingly worsening inflammation of the joints from an unknown cause (believed to be an autoimmune condition).

Accompanied by pain and swelling. Painful, swollen and/or inflamed joints. Most forms of arthritis affect primarily older people, as the joints wear down over the years, but some forms affect children. Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA), also called Still’s disease, generally attacks children, causing not only the usual pain and stiffness but sometimes muscle atrophy and deformity. If damage affects the epiphyses, the “growth plates” at the ends of the long bones, the child’s overall growth may be impaired. JRA is thought to be a type of autoimmune disorder, in which the body mistakenly attacks its own tissue. Unlike the adult form of the disease, however, JRA may pass in some children by the age of puberty. Children can also have forms of arthritis as a result of injury to a joint; bacterial infection, as from gonorrhea, tuberculosis, or Lyme disease; or other disorders, such as anemia. A related disorder is arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (AMC).

Literally, inflammation of one or more joints, usually with pain and sometimes with changes in the structure. Osteoarthritis is a chronic condition of loss in the organization of joint cartilage, with gradual calcification of the gristle, formation of spurs, and impaired function. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder, with chronic inflammation and eventual distortion of the joints; the victim experiences a lessening of good health, worsening metabolic imbalance, allergies, and general stress (emotional, physical, and dietary).

A disease, thought to be at least partly of autoimmune origin, in which the joints become stiff and movement if painful.

Inflammation of a joint that may cause swelling, redness, and pain. There are several types of arthritis, the most common of which are gout (gouty arthritis), osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis.

A disorder in which joints and their supporting tissues become inflamed and often swollen. The many possible causes include aging, infection, and trauma.

The inflammation of a joint, which causes localized pain, swelling, and stiffness. There are several different types of arthritis. The most common type is osteoarthritis, or degenerative arthritis, which involves changes in the joint cartilage as a result of aging and use. The affected joint may become swollen. Because movement of the joint is restricted and painful, the associated muscles begin to shrink from lack of use.

Inflammation of one or more joints, characterized by swelling, warmth, redness of the overlying skin, pain, and restriction of motion. Over 80 diseases may cause arthritis symptoms, including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout, tuberculosis, and other infections. Diagnosis is assisted by examination of the pattern of distribution of affected joints, X-rays, blood tests, and examination of synovial fluid obtained by aspiration of a swollen joint. Mono- or oligo-artbritis is inflammation of one joint, pauciarthritis of a few, and polyarthritis of many joints, either simultaneously or in sequence. Any disease involving the synovial membranes or causing degeneration of cartilage may cause arthritis. Treatment of arthritis depends on the cause, but aspirin and similar analgesics are often used to suppress inflammation, and hence reduce pain and swelling.

Arthritis refers to any condition of joints of the limbs or spine associated with inflammatory or structural change. It is distinguished ‘from arthralgia which simply implies joint pain with or without any inflammatory or structural change. The two main categories of arthritis are osteoarthritis, in which the primary change is thought of as mechanical failure of articular cartilage; and rheumatoid arthritis, in which the primary problem is a chronic inflammation of the synovial lining of joints, tendon sheaths and bursae. Other, less common forms of inflammatory arthritis include psoriatic arthritis, Reiter’s syndrome, colitic arthritis and Behcet’s syndrome. Spondarthritis refers to an inflammatory arthritis with involvement of the spine and is often associated with the HLA B27 tissue type.

Joint inflammation, often accompanied by pain, swelling, stiffness, and deformity. Arthritis is very common, affecting millions of people. The most prevalent type, called osteoarthritis, or degenerative arthritis, increases in incidence with age, but is not considered a part of normal aging. Other forms of arthritis include rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and psoriatic arthritis. The term arthritis differs from the term rheumatic disease in that arthritis is a disease of joints, whereas rheumatic disease may also affect other tissues and organs.

A disease characterized by painful swelling and inflammation of the joints.

The inflammation of a joint or multiple joints, potentially resulting in alterations to the joint’s structural integrity. This condition induces discomfort and edema.

The condition of having one or more joints inflamed is commonly referred to as arthritis, which is typically identified by the presence of pain, swelling, and stiffness. The severity of arthritis can range from a mild discomfort and limited joint mobility to intense pain and, in some cases, the eventual distortion of the affected joints.

Arthritis encompasses various distinct types, each exhibiting unique characteristics. The most prevalent form is osteoarthritis, which commonly affects the knees, hips, and hands. It predominantly affects individuals in their middle to later years of life, as it primarily arises from the cumulative effects of joint wear and tear. Cervical osteoarthritis, on the other hand, is a specific form of osteoarthritis that specifically impacts the joints located in the neck.

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition characterized by the harmful attack of the immune system on the body’s own tissues. This disorder leads to inflammation in the joints and various other tissues, including the pericardium (the protective membrane surrounding the heart), the lungs, and the eyes. It’s important to note that the effects of this disorder can differ in children compared to adults.