Arthritis Eguide What is Arthritis?
Arthritis is defined as an inflammation of joints due to infectious, metabolic, or constitutional causes. Rheumatoid Arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disease that is characterized especially by pain, stiffness, inflammation, swelling, and sometimes destruction of joints. Arthritis is a painful condition that is characterized by stiffness, pain, swelling and grinding in the joints. This is not a contagious disease, but more a progressive medical condition. It can affect people of all ages, ethnicities and backgrounds; however most people who are afflicted with arthritis are older. There are over a hundred different types of arthritis but the most common are Osteoarthritis, which is common among older people, and Rheumatoid Arthritis, which can affect any adult. Pediatric arthritis is possible as well and it is estimated by The Arthritis Foundation that more than 300,000 children are affected. Sponsored Ad Anatomy of Joints and Muscles: In order to better understand how arthritis affect
