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Arthritis is the of one or more . Classic symptoms of arthritis include joint pain, swelling, stiffness, and redness. However, there are over 100 types of arthritis with varying manifestations.

Arthritis may be due to gradual wear and tear on the joints or result from an autoimmune disorder. It may be triggered by injury (such as a fracture) or infection (, , or ). A person may have more than one type of arthritis.

Arthritis affects both sexes and all ethnicities. Most types are more common in adults, but arthritis can occur at any age and can affect joints in many different parts of the body. Some specific types of arthritis include:

Some organizations classify fibromyalgia, Sjogren syndrome, scleroderma, and lupus (SLE) as types of arthritis as well.

Laboratory tests can be useful in diagnosing these forms of arthritis and/or ruling out other conditions that may cause similar symptoms. For more detailed information on these, click on the linked condition name to go to that article.

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