Types of arthritis

What is arthritis?

• Arthritis is an inflammation of a joint, often accompanied by swelling, stiffness, redness, warmth, and pain.
• “Arthritis” is not a single disease; it is a complex disease process that is characterized by inflammation of the joints. Knowing what causes inflammation is important in arthritis management.

Classification of arthritis

Definition of rheumatoid arthritis

• Arthritis associated with rheumatic disease is so diverse: rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, ankylosing spondylitis, and fibromyalgia.
• Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that causes chronic joint inflammation.