Arthritis is inflammation of a joint. Symptoms of arthritis may
include pain, swelling, redness, warmth, and limitation of
movement. There are over 100 types of arthritis. Three common
types are osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and gout. -
Osteoarthritis is a condition in which the cartilage that
protects and cushions joints breaks down over time. Eventually,
the bones—formerly separated by the cartilage—rub against each
other, resulting in damage to the tissue and underlying bone and
causing painful joint symptoms. - Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is
an inflammation of the membranes or tissues lining the joints.
Over time, rheumatoid arthritis may destroy the joint tissues,
including cartilage, ligaments, tendons and bone, and, in rare
but severe cases, may cause organ damage. - Gouty arthritis
(gout) is an inflammatory joint disease that causes acute pain
and swelling. It is a form of arthritis that develops when uric
acid crystals form in and around the joints, commonly affecting
the big toe joint (this sy