Topic Overview

Arthritis

Arthritis can cause pain, swelling and stiffness in and around the joints. Learn about the different types of Arthritis and how they can affect you.

Chronic DiseaseMusculoskeletal

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Definition

Arthritis can cause pain, swelling and stiffness in and around the joints. Learn about the different types of Arthritis and how they can affect you.

Concept record

Canonical title: Arthritis
Alphabetical key: A
Category: Chronic Disease
Content type: Topic Overview
Other names, clinical names and abbreviations: Joint inflammation
Article status: Medical Encyclopedia Index Entry — full article under review.

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