Arthritis is a term used to describe a group of over 100 diseases characterized by inflammation in the joints or other areas of the body. Inflammation is a medical term that describes pain, stiffness, redness and swelling. Left unchecked, inflammation can lead to significant and often irreparable damage to the affected areas, resulting in loss of function and disability.
Arthritis is divided into two broad types (inflammatory arthritis and osteoarthritis) and is a chronic condition, affecting people on an ongoing, constant or recurring basis over months, years, even a lifetime.
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