Dr Ajaz Kariem khan MBBS, MD, FACR, FRCM senior consultant rheumatologist in Arthritis & Rheumatology Clinic provides expert treatment for all systemic Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases.
Arthritis is a condition in which the joints degenerate or become inflamed, and it can affect one or multiple joints. Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are two of the most frequent kinds of arthritis among the more than 100. It affects your joints areas where your bones meet & move. Arthritis is joint inflammation that can cause stiffness or pain.
Other symptoms may include redness, warmth, swelling, and decreased range of motion of the affected joints. In some types of arthritis, other organs are also affected. Arthritis can affect babies and children, as well as people in the prime of their lives.
Over 100 types of arthritis.
The most common forms are osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease) and rheumatoid arthritis
Osteoarthritis usually occurs with age and affects the fingers, knees, and hips
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that often affects the hands and feet.
Other Types
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Gout
Childhood Arthritis (Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis)
Dr Ajaz Kariem khan MBBS, MD, FACR, FRCM senior consultant rheumatologist in Arthritis & Rheumatology Clinic provides expert treatment for all systemic Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases.