Arthritis is synonymous with joint inflammation, however, the term is widely used to describe around 200 different conditions that affect joints, the tissues around joints, other connective tissues, but may also involve various internal organs of the body. Arthritis is more common in adults >65 years of age, but it can affect people at any age, including children. This article provides an overview of the different types of arthritis and their etiology.
Arthritis includes around 200 different rheumatic different diseases and conditions of joints. Most of the people suffer from rheumatoid arthritis, but there are different other types of arthritis that can impair persons' ability to perform everyday tasks. Risk factors for developing arthritis include age, gender, injury, abnormal metabolism, genetic makeup, infections, occupation, and immune system dysfunction: Arthritis is divided into…
