Discover what causes arthritis and how to manage joint pain stiffness and swelling with the right approach.
Learn how inflammation impacts joints, organs, and overall health and how autoimmune conditions are diagnosed and treated.
Learn the common signs and symptoms of arthritis and how different types affect your joints and daily life.
Early diagnosis and treatment can ease arthritis pain. Explore what therapies and treatments are available to stay active and protect your mobility.
X-rays help diagnose arthritis by imaging bones and joints. The painless test takes 10â15 minutes with little preparation needed.
Discover how an arthrogram helps detect joint damage with contrast dye and advanced imaging techniques.
Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgery that helps diagnose and treat joint problems with small cuts and faster recovery.
MRI uses magnets and radio waves to create detailed images of joints, helping diagnose arthritis safely and without X-rays.
Synovial fluid analysis helps diagnose joint issues by examining fluid for signs of infection, inflammation, or disease.
Reactive arthritis is joint inflammation triggered by infection, often affecting the eyes, urinary tract, and joints.
Still's disease is a rare, severe form of juvenile arthritis causing fever, rash, joint pain, and inflammation throughout the body.
Adult-onset Stillâs disease is a rare inflammatory arthritis causing fever, rash, and joint pain, usually in adults under 35.
Septic arthritis is a joint infection that causes sudden pain, swelling, and fever, often requiring antibiotics and fluid drainage.
Thumb arthritis occurs when cartilage in the thumb joint wears down, causing pain, stiffness, and reduced motion, often with age.
Spondyloarthropathies are spine-related inflammatory arthritis types like ankylosing spondylitis and psoriatic arthritis.
Non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis causes spine inflammation and pain without joint damage seen on X-rays.
Several common conditions can mimic ankylosing spondylitis symptoms, making diagnosis tricky and sometimes delayed.
Facet arthrosis causes lower back pain from worn joints. Learn the symptoms, how it's diagnosed, and treatment options.
Avascular necrosis causes bone tissue death from poor blood flow, often leading to pain, joint damage, or bone collapse.
Shoulder impingement causes pain from tendon or bursa compression, often worsened by overhead activity or repetitive motion.
Polymyalgia rheumatica causes morning stiffness and pain in shoulders and hips and may lead to serious artery inflammation.
Polymyositis causes muscle weakness and pain, making daily tasks hard. Treatment can ease symptoms and restore strength.
Tenosynovitis is tendon sheath inflammation causing joint pain, swelling, and stiffnessâoften treatable with rest and medications.
Elbow bursitis causes swelling and pain at the tip of your elbow, often from pressure or injury. Treatment helps ease symptoms.
SLAC wrist is a painful joint condition caused by ligament damage leading to arthritis and limited wrist movement.
Kienbockâs disease causes wrist pain and stiffness due to poor blood flow to a key bone leading to its gradual collapse.
FMF is a rare inherited disorder that causes recurring fever attacks and joint pain mostly in people of Mediterranean descent.
A Bakerâs cyst is a fluid-filled lump behind the knee that may cause swelling, pain, and stiffness.
Scleroderma causes tight, thickened skin and may affect organs like the lungs, heart, or digestive system.
Gout and pseudogout cause sudden joint pain from crystal buildupâlearn symptoms, triggers, and treatment options.
Learn how to spot, manage, and prevent painful gout symptoms before they worsen or become more frequent.
From red meat to stress, uncover what may trigger gout and how tracking habits can help you prevent painful flares.
Learn how to recognize gout flares, manage symptoms at home, and know when itâs time to call your doctor.
If your big toe or joints hurt suddenly, it could be gout. Hereâs how to confirm it and what steps to take next.
A uric acid blood test helps spot gout, kidney issues, and more. Early results guide treatment before problems worsen.
From fast-acting pain relievers to uric acidâlowering drugs, find out what works best to manage gout.
Manage gout with smart food swapsâcut purines, stay hydrated, and choose meals that support uric acid control.
Support your joints naturally. See which supplements may help ease gout inflammation and discomfort.
Worsening gout often brings more flare-ups or symptoms, but consistent treatment and healthy habits can still make a big difference.
Gout and diabetes often share common risk factors like obesity and inflammation, and managing one may help improve the other.
Arthritis medicines come in many forms. Learn how topical creams, steroids, and biologics help ease pain and inflammation.
From cooling gels to numbing patches, learn about the different types of topical pain relief and how they can help your joints.
Many OTC products share ingredients. Learn why combining them can be dangerous and how to choose the right one for your pain.
NSAIDs can ease pain but may increase your risk of heart attack, stroke, and stomach bleeding. Know the facts before you take them.
Learn how these anti-inflammatory injections work to relieve joint pain, what the side effects are, and if they're right for you.
Chemo drugs can be an effective option for severe arthritis. Learn which ones are used and what you need to know about them.
 Clinical trials offer access to the newest therapies. Learn the process, pros, cons, and how you can participate.
Donât let hip pain hold you back. Explore how hip replacement surgery can ease pain and restore movement.
Thinking about shoulder replacement surgery? Learn why itâs done, what recovery looks like, and what to expect every step of the way.
From arthritis to sports injuries, orthopedic doctors treat a wide range of bone and joint issues. See how they can help you move more comfortably.
From post-surgery rehab to treating chronic pain and sports injuries, learn what these specialists do and how they can help.
Managing arthritis takes more than just medication. Explore natural remedies, diet tips, and when itâs time to call the doctor.
Explore how acupuncture works as a complementary therapy for arthritis, its safety, and what to know before you try it.
Relieve arthritis pain at home. Learn how to safely use temperature therapy to feel better.
Physical and occupational therapy are key parts of arthritis treatment. Discover how they can help you feel and function better.
Exercise is crucial for arthritis treatment. Learn how to start safely to improve strength, flexibility, and reduce pain.
The shoes you wear matter. Find out what footwear works best for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and gout.
From weight management and exercise to diet and posture, these simple tips can help protect your joints from injury and pain.
From glucosamine to turmeric, explore popular supplements for arthritis and what the research says about them.
Learn about the simple tools that can help you navigate daily life with arthritis, from the kitchen to the bedroom.
Do your fingers and toes suddenly get cold, pale, and numb when they touch something cold? It could be Raynaudâs phenomenon. Also known as Raynaudâs disease, it can occur on its own or due to another condition.
This WebMD slideshow helps you understand what gout looks like - and how this form of arthritis is treated.
You may know already that inflammation can cause sore joints. But itâs also linked to less obvious issues like balance problems, memory problems, rashes, and fatigue.
Your joints link bones together so you can bend your knees, wiggle your hips, and move your body. This WebMD slideshow shows you how you might be preventing your joints from working their best.
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