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Arthritis
Arthritis is inflammation of one or more joints, which results in pain, swelling, stiffness, and limited movement. There are over 100 different types of arthritis. See also: Joint pain
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Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a long-term disease that leads to inflammation of the joints and surrounding tissues. It...
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Gout
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Gout is a form of acute arthritis that causes severe pain and swelling in the joints. It most commonly affects the big...
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Osteoarthritis
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common joint disorder.
- Bacterial Arthritis (Septic Arthritis)
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Septic arthritis is inflammation of a joint due to a bacterial infection other than gonorrhea (joint infection due to...
- Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) is a term used to describe a common type of arthritis in children. It is a long-term...
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Psoriatic Arthritis
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Psoriatic arthritis is an arthritis that is often associated with psoriasis of the skin.
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Felty's Syndrome
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Felty syndrome is a rare disorder that involves rheumatoid arthritis, a swollen spleen, decreased white blood cell...
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Chondromalacia
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Chondromalacia patella is the softening and degeneration of the tissue (cartilage) underneath the kneecap (patella.
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Joint Disorders
Arthritis, Arthropathy-Camptodactyly Syndrome, Claw Toe, Congenital Hip Dislocation, Hammer Toe, Joint Contracture, Osteoarthritis, Osteoarthritis of Ankle, Sacroiliac strain, Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
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Inflammatory disorder of musculoskeletal system
Arthritis, Bursitis, Muscle Inflammation
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