Arthritis & Rheumatology

Many people start to feel pain and stiffness in their bodies over time. Sometimes their hands or knees or shoulders get sore and are hard to move and may become swollen. These people may have arthritis. Arthritis may be caused by inflammation of the tissue lining the joints. Some signs of inflammation include redness, heat, pain, and swelling.

What is Arthritis?

There are over 100 disorders that typically affect joints, tendons, ligaments, bones, and muscles and are termed arthritis and rheumatic diseases. Some of these may also involve internal organs.

What is Rheumatism?

What is Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Arthritis History

Does Reflexology and Massage Help with Arthritis?

Arthritis Treatment

Bursitis and Osteoarthritis Similarities and Differences

Can Antibiotics Increase the Risk of Arthritis?

Can Arthritis Affect Skin?

Does CBD Oil Work for Arthritis Pain?

Causes of Foot Pain

Causes of Hand Pain

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Does Stem Cell Treatment for Arthritis Work?

Disease-Modifying AntiRheumatic Drugs (DMARDs)

Does Drinking Alcohol Cause Joint Pain in Arthritis?

Does Poor Sleep Worsen Arthritis?

Exercises that Ease Arthritis

HCV and Rheumatic Disease

Hip Rheumatoid Arthritis

Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis

Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosis

Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms

Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis Types

What is the Difference Between Arthritis and Rheumatism?

Knee Rheumatoid Arthritis

Physiotherapy as a Treatment for Arthritis

Psoriatic Arthritis vs Rheumatoid Arthritis

Radiotherapy and Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatism Treatment

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Exercise

Rheumatoid Arthritis Nodules

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Acupuncture

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Depression

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Feet

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Gout

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Gum Disease

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Pregnancy

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Vitamin D

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Winter Weather

Rheumatoid Arthritis Complications

Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosis

Rheumatoid Arthritis Diet and Nutrition

Rheumatoid Arthritis Epidemiology

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Family Planning & Pregnancy

Rheumatoid Arthritis History

Rheumatoid Arthritis Management

Rheumatoid Arthritis Prognosis

Rheumatoid Arthritis Research

Rheumatoid Arthritis Skin Problems

Rheumatoid Arthritis Support

Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms

Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment

Rheumatoid Factor Test

Rheumatology Diagnosis

Rheumatology Diseases

Rheumatology Treatments

Self-Help and Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Total Knee Replacement and Rheumatoid Arthritis

Most Common Types of Arthritis

Types of Rheumatism

What Causes Rheumatoid Arthritis?

What is a Rheumatologist?

What is Rheumatology?

Yoga and Tai chi in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Reproductive Health in People with Rheumatic Disease

Rheumasurgery: Improving Function and Relieving Pain

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Arthritis & Rheumatology

Overview

Feature Articles

Does Reflexology and Massage Help with Arthritis?

Arthritis Treatment

Bursitis and Osteoarthritis Similarities and Differences

Can Antibiotics Increase the Risk of Arthritis?

Can Arthritis Affect Skin?

Does CBD Oil Work for Arthritis Pain?

Causes of Foot Pain

Causes of Hand Pain

Does Stem Cell Treatment for Arthritis Work?

Disease-Modifying AntiRheumatic Drugs (DMARDs)

Does Drinking Alcohol Cause Joint Pain in Arthritis?

Does Poor Sleep Worsen Arthritis?

Exercises that Ease Arthritis

HCV and Rheumatic Disease

Hip Rheumatoid Arthritis

Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis

Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosis

Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms

Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis Types

What is the Difference Between Arthritis and Rheumatism?

Knee Rheumatoid Arthritis

Physiotherapy as a Treatment for Arthritis

Psoriatic Arthritis vs Rheumatoid Arthritis

Radiotherapy and Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatism Treatment

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Exercise

Rheumatoid Arthritis Nodules

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Acupuncture

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Depression

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Feet

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Gout

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Gum Disease

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Pregnancy

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Vitamin D

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Winter Weather

Rheumatoid Arthritis Complications

Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosis

Rheumatoid Arthritis Diet and Nutrition

Rheumatoid Arthritis Epidemiology

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Family Planning & Pregnancy

Rheumatoid Arthritis History

Rheumatoid Arthritis Management

Rheumatoid Arthritis Prognosis

Rheumatoid Arthritis Research

Rheumatoid Arthritis Skin Problems

Rheumatoid Arthritis Support

Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms

Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment

Rheumatoid Factor Test

Rheumatology Diagnosis

Rheumatology Diseases

Rheumatology Treatments

Self-Help and Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Total Knee Replacement and Rheumatoid Arthritis

Most Common Types of Arthritis

Types of Rheumatism

What Causes Rheumatoid Arthritis?

What is a Rheumatologist?

What is Rheumatology?

Yoga and Tai chi in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Reproductive Health in People with Rheumatic Disease

Rheumasurgery: Improving Function and Relieving Pain

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