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A term referring to a variety of conditions characterized by inflammation of one or more joints.Arthritis is commonly regarded as a disease of the elderly, but there are several varieties that primarily affect children, including juvenile rheumato...
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Arthritis is inflammation of one or more joints, which results in pain, swelling, stiffness, and limited movement. There are over 100 different types of arthritis.
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Detailed information on arthritis, including types, symptoms, and diagnosis 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, nearly 46 million people in the US have some form of arthritis or chronic joint symptoms.
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Detailed information on arthritis and other rheumatic disease, including symptom, cause, and members of the treatment team
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Detailed information on arthritis, including types, symptoms, diagnosis, and rehabilitation
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Detailed information on arthritis, including types, symptoms, and diagnosis 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, nearly 46 million people in the US have some form of arthritis or chronic joint symptoms.
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This report includes sections on osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, the immune system, medications, diet, exercise, and the emotional strain of living with arthritis.
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Detailed information on the most common types of arthritis and other rheumatic diseases, including ankylosing spondylitis, bursitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, fibromyalgia, gout, infectious arthritis, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, lyme disease, low back pa
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Although there's no cure for arthritis, the symptoms can be treated effectively in many cases. Here's a look at some proven treatments.
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Doctors and physical therapists say people with arthritis can improve their health and fitness through exercise without damaging their joints.
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A Harvard Medical School physician answers your question about a possible connection between statin medications and easing arthritis.
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No matter what form of arthritis you have, your role as part of your health care team can make the difference in how well you function with pain, stiffness or inflammation.
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Arthritis cannot be cured, but treatment can help manage the pain and prevent serious disability.
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Detailed information on diagnosing arthritis and other rheumatic diseases, including the most commonly used laboratory tests and imaging techniques
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Detailed information on treatment for arthritis and other rheumatic diseases Unfortunately, there is no cure for rheumatic disease (with the exception of infectious arthritis, which can be cured with antibiotics if detected or diagnosed early). The goal of treatment is to limit pain and inflammation, while ensuring optimal joint function. Each treatment plan designed by a physician should be specifically tailored to the patients type of rheumatic disease, as well as the severity of the disease. Treatment plans often involve both short-term and long-term relief approaches, including the following:
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Detailed information on diagnosing pediatric arthritis and other rheumatic diseases
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Detailed information on the treatment of arthritis Unfortunately, there is no cure for arthritis. The goal of treatment is often to limit pain and inflammation, while ensuring optimal joint function. Each treatment plan designed by a physician should be specifically tailored to the individual's type of arthritis, as well as the severity of the condition. Treatment plans often involve both short-term and long-term relief approaches, including the following:
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Detailed information on the most common treatments used for arthritis Unfortunately, there is no cure for arthritis. The goal of treatment is often to limit pain and inflammation, while ensuring optimal joint function. Each treatment plan designed by a physician should be specifically tailored to the individual's type of arthritis, as well as the severity of the condition. Treatment plans often involve both short-term and long-term relief approaches, including the following:
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If you have arthritis, taking your medication and following your doctor's orders are essential. But self-care can be just as important in your daily and long-term management of the disease.
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Detailed information on treatment for arthritis and other rheumatic diseases Unfortunately, there is no cure for rheumatic diseases. The goal of treatment is often to limit pain and inflammation, while ensuring optimal joint function. Each treatment plan designed by a physician should be specifically tailored to the individual's type of rheumatic disease, as well as the severity of the condition. Treatment plans often involve both short-term and long-term relief approaches, including the following:
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A series of exercises to ease pain and prevent injury for those with arthritis, repetitive stress injury, or carpal tunnel syndrome.
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Do pain medications prevent arthritis from worsening, directly or indirectly? If I choose not to take medications for chronic arthritis pain due to a concern about potential side effects, am I allowing the arthritis to worsen?
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I have a strong family history of arthritis. Are there steps I can take now to prevent arthritis or at least delay onset?
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Detailed information on the most common types of arthritis and other rheumatic diseases, including ankylosing spondylitis, bursitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, fibromyalgia, gout, infectious arthritis, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, lyme disease, low back pa
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List of online resources to find additional information on arthritis and other rheumatic diseases
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Detailed information on arthritis and other rheumatic diseases, including types, diagnosis, treatment, and living with the condition
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Is arthritis related to allergies?
Diana Post, M.D., is an assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and a member of the Department of Medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital.
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Can trauma to a joint cause arthritis?
Robert Shmerling, M.D., is associate physician and clinical chief of rheumatology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and an associate professor in medicine at Harvard Medical School. He is an active teacher in the Internal Medicine Residency Program, serving as the Robinson Firm Chief. He is also a teacher in the Rheumatology Fellowship Program and has been a practicing rheumatologist for over 25 years.
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Does diabetes cause joint pain
Robert Shmerling, M.D., is associate physician and clinical chief of rheumatology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and an associate professor in medicine at Harvard Medical School. He is an active teacher in the Internal Medicine Residency Program, serving as the Robinson Firm Chief. He is also a teacher in the Rheumatology Fellowship Program and has been a practicing rheumatologist for over 25 years.
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Does a lack of vitamins B12, B6 or folic acid have an effect on arthritis?
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Find out how much you know about alternative arthritis treatments.
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If your symptoms are mild, medications may be enough to reduce pain and swelling. For more severe arthritis, surgery may be needed to improve the condition of the joint.
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Degenerative arthritis is a condition that slowly wears away joints (the link where bones meet and move). In the beginning, you may notice that the affected joint seems stiff. It may even ache. As the joint lining (cartilage) breaks down, the bones rub against each other, causing pain and swelling. Over time, bone spurs (small pieces of rough or splintered bone) develop, and the joint's range of motion becomes limited. But movement doesn't have to cause pain. The effects of arthritis can be reduced.
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Exercise is an important part of a comprehensive arthritis treatment plan. A complete program consists of three types of exercises: range-of-motion exercises, aerobic exercises, strengthening exercises.
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Exercise has important health benefits for everyone -- regardless of age and physical condition. But for people with arthritis, working out regularly, and within their limits, is critical.
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Here's where you'll find some helpful ways you can cope with painful bouts of arthritis
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