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Arthritis is inflammation of one or more joints. When joints are inflamed they can develop stiffness, warmth, swelling, redness and pain. There are over 100 types of arthritis including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, lupus, gout, and pseudogout.

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Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Pictures Slideshow Watch this slideshow on rheumatoid arthritis (RA), an autoimmune disease that causes chronic joint inflammation and pain. Learn...learn more »
Gout Pictures Slideshow: Watch & Learn About Gout Gout (gouty arthritis) is caused by crystals of uric acid deposits. Watch this slideshow to learn about treatment, causes,...learn more »
Low Back Pain Pictures Slideshow: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment and Relief Do you suffer from low back pain? Watch this slideshow to see common triggers of lower back pain and what kind of treatments you...learn more »
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Pictures Slideshow: Joint-Friendly Exercises & Fitness Routines Regular exercise boosts fitness and helps reverse joint stiffness for people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Watch this slideshow...learn more »

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