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Arthritis and other rheumatic diseases are characterized by pain, swelling, and limited movement in joints and connective tissues in the body. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly50 million people in the US have some form of arthritis or chronic joint symptoms.

Arthritis, which literally means inflammation of a joint (where two or more bones meet), actually refers to more than 100 different diseases. Rheumatic diseases include any diseases that cause pain, stiffness, and swelling in joints or other supportive body structures, such as muscles, tendons, ligaments, and bones.

Arthritis and other rheumatic diseases are often mistakenly associated with old age, because osteoarthritis (the most common form of arthritis) occurs more often among elderly persons. However, arthritis and other rheumatic diseases affect people of all ages.

Arthritis is usually chronic, which means that it rarely changes, or it progresses slowly. Specific causes for most forms of arthritis are not yet known.

Joints are the areas where two bones meet. Most joints are mobile, allowing the bones to move. Joints consist of the following:

The three most prevalent forms of arthritis include the following:

The following are the most common symptoms of arthritis. However, each individual may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include:

The symptoms of arthritis may resemble other medical conditions or problems. Always consult your physician for a diagnosis.

In addition to a complete medical history and physical examination, diagnostic procedures for arthritis may include the following:

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Arthritis - The University of Chicago Medicine

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