Arthritis - Overview and Types | NIAMS
"Arthritis" literally means joint inflammation. Joints are places where two bones meet, such as your elbow or knee. There are many different types of arthritis with different causes and treatments. In some types, other organs, such as your eyes, heart, or skin, can also be affected. Common symptoms of arthritis include pain, redness, heat, and swelling in your joints. If you have arthritis, it ...
Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms, Causes, & Risk Factors | NIAMS
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that affects multiple joints, resulting in pain, swelling, and stiffness. Tiredness and fever may also be present.
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Steps to Take
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that affects multiple joints, resulting in pain, swelling, and stiffness. Tiredness and fever may also be present.
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Symptoms, Types, Causes | NIAMS
Overview of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) Like adults, children can develop arthritis, a condition that causes inflammation of the joints. The most common type of chronic, or long-lasting, arthritis that affects children is called juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). JIA is a broad term that includes several different diseases. Symptoms can vary depending upon the type of JIA and can ...
Arthritis & Rheumatic Diseases - Overview & Types | NIAMS
Find information about more than 20 different arthritic diseases (those that affect the joints) and rheumatic diseases (which usually affect joints, tendons, ligaments, bones, and muscles).
Ankylosing Spondylitis Symptoms & Risk Factors | NIAMS
Ankylosing spondylitis is a type of arthritis that affects the spine. Learn about symptoms, risk factors, & possible causes.
Osteoarthritis Symptoms, Causes & Risk Factors | NIAMS
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. Tissues in the joint break down over time. Learn the symptoms & causes & if you might be at risk.
Reactive Arthritis Symptoms, Causes, & Risk Factors | NIAMS
Reactive arthritis is a form of spondyloarthritis, a group of arthritis conditions that typically involve the sacroiliac joints in the lower back, and entheses (places where tendons or ligaments attach to bones). Foot pain in people with reactive arthritis is usually due to inflammation of entheses.