Arthritis refers to a group of medical conditions that are characterized by pain and inflammation of the joints. It is an incapacitating disease and can make a person unable to perform his or her normal daily activities. Arthritis has been found to be one of the main contributing factors of disability. There are many different types of arthritis and the most commonly found ones include rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, juvenile arthritis, reactive arthritis, gout, systemic lupus erythematous, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, and scleroderma.

Arthritis is a chronic medical condition with symptoms of pain, swelling, diminished range of motion of the affected joint, skin redness, and ...