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.

Arthritis History

Rheumatology Diagnosis

What Causes Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Can Arthritis Affect Skin?

Exercises that Ease Arthritis

Can Antibiotics Increase the Risk of Arthritis?

What is Rheumatology?

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Exercise

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Gum Disease

Rheumasurgery: Improving Function and Relieving Pain

Does CBD Oil Work for Arthritis Pain?

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Rheumatism Treatment

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Rheumatoid Arthritis Skin Problems

Rheumatoid Arthritis Management

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Vitamin D

Total Knee Replacement and Rheumatoid Arthritis

Causes of Hand Pain

Rheumatoid Arthritis Prognosis

Rheumatoid Arthritis Epidemiology

Does Drinking Alcohol Cause Joint Pain in Arthritis?

Rheumatology Diseases

Rheumatoid Arthritis Research

Self-Help and Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Rheumatology Treatments

Most Common Types of Arthritis

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Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosis

Types of Rheumatism

Disease-Modifying AntiRheumatic Drugs (DMARDs)

Bursitis and Osteoarthritis Similarities and Differences

Rheumatoid Arthritis Complications

Rheumatoid Factor Test

HCV and Rheumatic Disease

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Rheumatoid Arthritis and Feet

Knee Rheumatoid Arthritis

Does Poor Sleep Worsen Arthritis?

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Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Pregnancy

Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis

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