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Arthritis means inflammation of a joint or joints. Arthritis itself is a symptom of an underlying condition, rather than a disease in its own right. There are many different conditions that can cause arthritis, such as joint injury, gout (a disease caused by the build-up of a chemical called uric acid in the joints), infection, hereditary factors, general wear and tear or even a fault in the immune system.
Rheumatoid arthritis, sometimes called RA for short, is a specific type of arthritis that develops when the body’s own immune system attacks the joints, causing pain, stiffness and swelling.
On this website, you will find information about rheumatoid arthritis, including:
