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?

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Rheumatology Diseases

Causes of Hand Pain

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Rheumatoid Arthritis and Gout

Types of Rheumatism

Rheumatoid Arthritis Prognosis

Rheumatoid Arthritis Complications

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Arthritis & Rheumatology

Overview

Feature Articles

Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosis

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Family Planning & Pregnancy

Rheumatoid Arthritis History

Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms

Knee Rheumatoid Arthritis

Self-Help and Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment

Does CBD Oil Work for Arthritis Pain?

Rheumatoid Arthritis Research

What is Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Disease-Modifying AntiRheumatic Drugs (DMARDs)

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Depression

Can Arthritis Affect Skin?

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Acupuncture

Reproductive Health in People with Rheumatic Disease

Does Drinking Alcohol Cause Joint Pain in Arthritis?

What Causes Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Rheumatoid Arthritis Management

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Exercise

Rheumatology Treatments

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Pregnancy

Arthritis History

Rheumatology Diseases

Causes of Hand Pain

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Vitamin D

What is the Difference Between Arthritis and Rheumatism?

Rheumatoid Arthritis Epidemiology

Does Reflexology and Massage Help with Arthritis?

Rheumatoid Arthritis Nodules

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Gout

Types of Rheumatism

Rheumatoid Arthritis Prognosis

Rheumatoid Arthritis Complications

Bursitis and Osteoarthritis Similarities and Differences

Yoga and Tai chi in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Total Knee Replacement and Rheumatoid Arthritis

Radiotherapy and Rheumatoid Arthritis

Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Feet

Psoriatic Arthritis vs Rheumatoid Arthritis

Most Common Types of Arthritis

HCV and Rheumatic Disease

Rheumatoid Arthritis Diet and Nutrition

Rheumasurgery: Improving Function and Relieving Pain

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Winter Weather

Does Stem Cell Treatment for Arthritis Work?

Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms

Rheumatism Treatment

Rheumatoid Factor Test

Does Poor Sleep Worsen Arthritis?

Rheumatoid Arthritis Support

Arthritis Treatment

Can Antibiotics Increase the Risk of Arthritis?

Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosis

Rheumatoid Arthritis Skin Problems

Rheumatology Diagnosis

Exercises that Ease Arthritis

What is a Rheumatologist?

What is Rheumatology?

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Gum Disease

Hip Rheumatoid Arthritis

Physiotherapy as a Treatment for Arthritis

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