Any joint can become arthritic, but the most commonly affected areas of the body are the knees, hands, hips, feet and lower back - getty For many of us, aches and pains, sore joints and stiffness are ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) commonly causes fatigue and pain, stiffness, and swelling in your joints. Roughly 40% of people also experience one or more symptoms in areas outside the joint. These ...

Arthritis, a term encompassing over a hundred different conditions affecting the joints, is a leading cause of pain and disability worldwide. Characterized by inflammation in one or more joints, it ...

Psoriatic arthritis affects skin and joints with inflammation. This autoimmune condition causes pain, stiffness, and swelling ...

Arthritis is a condition marked by pain, swelling, and stiffness in the joints, affecting people of all ages — not just the ...

Dr. Ruderman answers the question: 'Rheumatoid Vs. Osteoarthritis Symptoms?' — -- Question: How do symptoms differ when comparing osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis? Answer: Rheumatoid ...

Philip Day loved playing soccer so much that the 35-year-old software engineer founded a website -- FootballMatcher.com -- to help people connect for pickup games. The fun went on pause when Day ...

Share on Pinterest A new clinical trial found that abatacept, a drug used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, may also help to prevent the disease. filadendron/Getty Images A study has found that the drug ...

Arthritis affects over 54 million adults, making it one of the most common causes of disability and chronic pain. This degenerative condition gradually destroys joint cartilage, leading to stiffness, ...

Recurring pain in your shoulder can be more than just a nuisance—it could be arthritis, defined as the breakdown of cartilage in the joint. Orthopedic specialist Chris Joyce, MD, explains how to ...