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'''Inflammatory arthritis''' is a group of diseases characterized by inflammation of the joints and often other tissues. These include [[rheumatoid arthritis]], [[psoriatic arthritis]], [[ankylosing spondylitis]], and [[lupus]]. | '''Inflammatory arthritis''' is a group of diseases characterized by inflammation of the joints and often other tissues. These include [[rheumatoid arthritis]], [[psoriatic arthritis]], [[ankylosing spondylitis]], and [[lupus]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 19:54, 4 March 2025
Inflammatory arthritis is a group of diseases characterized by inflammation of the joints and often other tissues. These include rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and lupus.
Symptoms[edit]
Inflammatory arthritis is characterized by damaging inflammation that does not occur as a normal reaction to injury or infection. This type of inflammation is unhelpful and instead causes damage in the affected joints, resulting in pain, stiffness and swelling.
Causes[edit]
The exact cause of inflammatory arthritis is not known. However, genetic and environmental factors are believed to play a role. The inflammation in inflammatory arthritis is related to an overactive immune response.
Diagnosis[edit]
Diagnosis of inflammatory arthritis is based on the symptoms, physical examination, and medical history of the patient. Blood tests and imaging tests such as X-rays, ultrasound or MRI may also be used.
Treatment[edit]
Treatment for inflammatory arthritis aims to reduce inflammation and pain, prevent joint damage, and maximize joint function and quality of life. Treatments include medications, physical therapy, and sometimes surgery.
See also[edit]
Rheumatologic diseases[edit]
Arthritis is often used to refer to any disorder that affects the joints. Rheumatic diseases usually affect joints, tendons, ligaments, bones, and muscles. Rheumatologic diseases usually affect joints, tendons, ligaments, bones, and muscles.
| Rheumatology and | Connective Tissue Diseases |
|---|---|
| Ankylosing spondylitis | Arthritis |
| Arthritis and Rheumatic diseases | Autoimmune diseases |
| Autoinflammatory diseases | Behçet’s disease |
| Bursitis | Giant cell arteritis |
| Gout | Juvenile arthritis |
| Knee problems | Lupus |
| Osteoarthritis | Polymyalgia rheumatica |
| Psoriatic arthritis | Reactive arthritis |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | Scleroderma |
| Sjögren’s syndrome | Systemic lupus erythematosus (Lupus) |
| Tendinitis | Rheumatologic diseases |
