An autoimmune disease characterized by chronic inflammation of joints. Rheumatoid disease can also involve inflammation of tissues in other areas of the body, such as the lungs, heart, and eyes. Because it can affect multiple organs of the body, rheumatoid arthritis is referred to as a systemic illness. Although rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic il [..]

A form of joint disease in children whose systemic signs and symptoms include high intermittent fever, a salmon-colored skin rash, swollen lymph glands, enlargement of the liver and spleen, inflammation of the lungs (pleuritis), and inflammation around the heart (pericarditis). The arthritis itself may not be immediately apparent, but in time it su [..]

An autoimmune disease that causes pain, swelling, and stiffness in the joints, and may cause severe joint damage, loss of function, and disability. The disease may last from months to a lifetime, and [..]

A chronic autoimmune disease that occurs when the immune system attacks the lining, cartilage, bones, and supporting structures of multiple joints.

a common chronic inflammatory disease primarily causing pain in the joints.

A chronic inflammatory disease that is probably triggered by an antigen-mediated inflammatory reaction against the synovium in the joint

disease of the immune system.

A chronic, multisystem disease whose most prominent feature is joint inflammation

generalized inflammatory joint disease.

the most frequent chronic inflammatory rheumatism. Its cause is not fully known, but it is one of the autoimmune diseases (the body produces antibodies against its own tissues).

form of arthritis that causes pain, swelling, stiffness and loss of function in your joints. It can affect any joint but is common in the wrist and fingers. If one hand has RA, the other one usually d [..]

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a form of arthritis that causes pain, swelling, stiffness and loss of function in your joints. It can affect any joint but is common in the wrist and fingers. You might ha [..]

An inflammatory autoimmune disease that typically attacks the connective tissue of the joints, causing them to become painful, inflamed, and sometimes deformed.

Rheumatoid Arthritis is an autoimmune disease of the connective tissues and leads to severe degeneration of the joints, particularly the hands and feet. The onset of rheumatoid arthritis involves the [..]

Chronic, systemic, inflammatory disease primarily of the joints, but usually of more than one. There are inflammatory changes in the synovial membranes and articular structure. In late stages deformit [..]

Rheumatoid arthritis of children that leads to impaired growth and development, limitation of movement, and ankylosis and flexion contractures of the joints. Characterized by swelling, tenderness, and [..]

A chronic inflammatory disorder that may affect many tissues and organs, but principally attacks joints (Modern).

Rheumatoid arthritis is a general term for the most common types of arthritis in children. It is a long-term (chronic) disease resulting in joint pain and inflammation, which may lead to joint damage.

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a disease in which the joints in the body become inflamed. It is the most common form of inflammatory arthritis and is different to osteoarthritis.

a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation of the synovial lining of the joints. Rheumatoid arthritis may also affect other organs of the body, including the skin, eyes, lungs, and hea [..]

A chronic systemic Disease, primarily of the joints, marked by inflammatory changes in the Synovial Membranes and articular structures, widespread fibrinoid degeneration of the Collagen fibers in mese [..]

Rheumatoid Arthritis of Children occurring in three major subtypes defined by the symptoms present during the first six months following onset: systemic-onset (Still's Disease, Juvenile-Onset), p [..]

The inflammation and deformity of the joints that causes stiffness and deformity. Pets can develop arthritis if they're left out in the cold for long periods of time or when overweight.

An autoimmune disease that causes pain, swelling, and stiffness in the joints, and may cause severe joint damage, loss of function, and disability. The disease may last from months to a lifetime, and symptoms may improve and worsen over time.

an autoimmune disease that attacks and destroys the tissues of the joints and bones

A disabling disease that can cause severe inflammation in any joint of the body. In the hand, it can deform fingers and impair movement.

A joint disease caused by the immune system attacking healthy tissue, causing inflammation. This is different than the aging-related wear and tear that leads to osteoarthritis (OA). Often affects wome [..]

An inflammatory disease that involves the lining of the joint (synovium). The inflammation often affects the joints of the hands and the feet and tends to occur equally on both sides of the body.

an inflammatory disease that involves the lining of the joint (synovium). The inflammation often affects the

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a form of arthritis that causes pain, swelling, stiffness and loss of function in your joints. It can affect any joint but is common in the wrist and fingers. You might have the disease for only a short time, or symptoms might come and go. The severe form can last a lifetime. Rheumatoid arthritis is different from osteo [..]