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Arthritis literally means joint inflammation. It is not a single disease but rather the predominant feature of more than 100 diseases. Some of the well known types of arthritis are osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and gout. As in other types of inflammations, the main symptoms of arthritis are swelling and pain. Since joints, or the areas where two bones are held to each other, are so crucial to movement, arthritis causes stiffness and at times restricts movement.
 

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Arthritis
The symptom of pain, swelling, or stiffness with limitation of joint movement is called arthritis. In certain serious types of arthritis (e.g. rheumatoid arthritis) the stiffness and limitation of joint movement is especially worse for prolonged periods in the mornings. Occasionally, the symptoms may be acute with red, hot swollen joints. In chronic cases the joints may become deformed.
Bacterial Arthritis
Septic arthritis or Bacterial arthritis is inflammation of a synovium along with purulent effusion inside the joint capsule due to bacterial infection. This disease may also be called as suppurative, purulent, or infectious arthritis. Septic arthritis is a rare disease of the joints. Sometimes bacteria infect might only infect the joint and it is possible that rest of the body remains unharmed.
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis is a disease of body joints. It is an autoimmune disorder which causes inflammation of lining surfaces of the body joints resulting in pain, swelling, stiffness and altered functional capability of that joint. It involves small joints first. Rheumatoid Arthritis can affect the tissues around the joint and even it can affect the other organs of the body. As this disease can affect the other organs of the body so it is sometimes referred to as Rheumatoid Disease.
Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis in children
Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis causes joint inflammation for at least six weeks in children 16 years old or younger. It is the most common type of childhood arthritis. It is an autoimmune disorder.
Knee replacement or knee arthroplasty
The surgical procedure or knee arthroplasty is a surgical procedure to replace weight bearing surfaces of the knee joint to decrease the pain and disabilities of osteoarthritis. It is also seen in other diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis.
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Community Questions on Arthritis

Arthritis
I generally have pain all over the body. specuially the ankles and the wrist. Could it be arthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis

Hi Doctor,

this is sunil,my wife is having pains in her joints from last 2 months.Last week we met Bone specilist in banglore he suggested us to do the blood testing & report is positive about  Rheumatoid arthrits.

Now My question is

1.is this curable?

2.What kind of treatment we have to go now

3.which kind of food she can take?

4.any excersises are there for this

5.This is in early...

arthritis symptoms but not arthritis
what could give me the signs and symptoms of arthritis ad not be arthritis
Arthritis at 19?

I've always had a bit of joint pain. But as of latley it's been getting to stupid levels. Since my early-mid teens i've had nemerous joints slightly.. abnormal (right shoulder will sublux or whatever its called.. ect..) but all together i've been getting more and more sore all over. Pain meds help to a degree but no were near enough. my left arm is that stiff as of late its getting rather hard to use.. and i fit like almost all of the...

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hello my mother has arthritis and doctors say she must use glucosamine please guide us to which type or mark of this drug is better?
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Drugs related to Arthritis

Azapropazone
Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and gout
Piroxicam
Acute and chronic treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Investigational: Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, primary dysmenorrhea, sunburn Acute and chronic treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, primary dysmenorrhea, sunburn
Piroxicam betadex
Acute and chronic treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, primary dysmenorrhea, sunburn
Sulphasalazine
Ulcerative colitis. May be also used to treat rheumatoid arthritis in clients who do not respond well to NSAIDs. Investigational: Ankylosing spondylitis, collagenous colitis, Crohn's disease, psoriasis, juvenile chronic arthritis, psoriatic arthritis
Diflunisal
Analgesic for the relief of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthreitis, rheumatoid arthritis as well as pain of primary dysmenorrhea.
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Arthritis Foundation salutes local runner ( The Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, Tue, 27 Jul 2010 )
Patrick McGlade, a 21-year-old Aquia Harbour resident who jogged across the nation earlier this year, will be recognized by the Juvenile Arthritis Foundation this week for his efforts to help fight the disease. His 113-day, 2,551-mile run also has been recognized by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors, which presented a proclamation July 6 commending McGlade "for his courage and dedication ...
Docs May Be Slow to Diagnose Arthritis of Back, Study Suggests ( MedicineNet.com, Tue, 27 Jul 2010 )
Title: Docs May Be Slow to Diagnose Arthritis of Back, Study Suggests Category: Health News Created: 7/23/2010 4:10:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 7/26/2010
Arthritis fails to stop Oakville high student ( Suburban Journals, Tue, 27 Jul 2010 )
Kayla Killoren has a simple message for people who face obstacles.
Diagnostic guidelines for arthritis-related back pain result in excessive tests, delay in pain relief: Research ( News-Medical-Net, Tue, 27 Jul 2010 )
Slavishly following long-held guidelines for diagnosing the cause of arthritis-related back pain is resulting in excessive tests, delays in pain relief and wasteful spending of as much as $10,000 per patient, new Johns Hopkins-led research suggests.
New Drugs for Rheumatoid Arthritis: What's in the Pipeline ( WebMD, Tue, 27 Jul 2010 )
The latest on research and development about oral biologics to treat rheumatoid arthritis.
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