Arteritis Takayasu is a rare autoimmune disorder that causes inflammation of the aorta and its branches. It is also known as Takayasu arteritis or Takayasu's disease. Symptoms of the condition can include high blood pressure, chest pain, headaches...

Polymyalgia rheumatica is a rare inflammatory disease characterized by muscle pain (myalgia), stiffness, and additional generalized systemic symptoms such as fatigue, low-grade fever, and/or a general feeling of ill health (malaise). Polymyalgia r...

Arthritis is the swelling and tenderness of one or more joints. The main symptoms of arthritis are joint pain and stiffness, which typically worsen with age. The most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. O...

Arthritis is the swelling and tenderness of one or more joints. The main symptoms of arthritis are joint pain and stiffness, which typically worsen with age. The most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. O...

Like many people with chronic ailments, sufferers of chronic arthritis are potentially vulnerable to proponents of heavily marketed "cure-all" treatments. These "quick fix" treatments are promoted as having great benefits, but in reality have no r...

Infectious arthritis is an inflammation of one or more joints that occurs as a result of infection by bacteria, viruses or, less frequently, fungi or parasites. The symptoms of Infectious arthritis depend upon which agent has caused the infection ...

Infectious arthritis is an inflammation of one or more joints that occurs as a result of infection by bacteria, viruses or, less frequently, fungi or parasites. The symptoms of Infectious arthritis depend upon which agent has caused the infection ...

Arthritis, infectious is a type of arthritis caused by an infection. It is usually caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. Symptoms of infectious arthritis include joint pain, swelling, redness, and warmth. Treatment typically involves antibiotics ...

Juvenile idiopathic arthritis, formerly known as juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, is the most common type of arthritis in children under the age of 16. Juvenile idiopathic arthritis can cause persistent joint pain, swelling and stiffness. So...

Arthritis, psoriatic is a type of inflammatory arthritis that affects some people who have psoriasis, a chronic skin condition. It is an autoimmune disorder, meaning that the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue. Symptoms of ps...

Arthrochalasia Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a rare inherited connective tissue disorder that affects the skin, joints, and blood vessels. It is characterized by joint hypermobility, skin hyperextensibility, and fragile skin that bruises easily....

Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita (AMC) is a rare congenital disorder characterized by multiple joint contractures (stiffness) and muscle weakness. It is caused by abnormal development of the fetus in the womb, resulting in limited movement of th...

Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita-whistling face syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that affects the development of muscles and joints. It is characterized by multiple joint contractures, which cause limited movement in the affected areas, as we...

Arthrogryposis-anterior horn cell disease syndrome is a rare neurological disorder that affects the muscles and joints. It is caused by a lack of nerve cells in the anterior horn of the spinal cord, which results in muscle weakness and joint stiff...

Arthrogryposis-ectodermal dysplasia syndrome (AEDS) is a rare genetic disorder that affects the development of the bones, muscles, and skin. It is characterized by joint contractures, abnormal skin, and hair, and nail abnormalities. It is caused b...

Arthrogryposis-hyperkeratosis syndrome, lethal form is a rare genetic disorder that affects the development of the bones and skin. It is characterized by multiple joint contractures, thickening of the skin, and a variety of other physical abnormal...

Arthrogryposis-like hand anomaly-sensorineural deafness syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by the presence of a hand anomaly similar to arthrogryposis, as well as sensorineural deafness. It is caused by a mutation in the GJB2 gene, ...