Arthritis
A group of conditions that involve the damage and inflammation of the body's joints.Arthritis is a group of conditions that involve damage and inflammation of the body's joints. There are over 100 different forms of arthritis, including rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis, most commonly appearing in women between the ages of 25 and 50, affects approximately 2 million Americans. Arthritis is known for afflicting the joints and connective tissues, resulting in stiffness, fatigue, and joint pain. Psoriatic arthritis is associated with the skin condition, psoriasis, also marked by inflammation and stiffness of the joints. In additional to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, a person's doctor may prescribe disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs to treat Arthritis.
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