
Osteoarthritis - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
Apr 8, 2025 · Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting millions of people worldwide. It happens when the protective cartilage that cushions the ends of the bones wears …
Arthritis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Aug 29, 2023 · Arthritis is the swelling and tenderness of one or more joints. The main symptoms of arthritis are joint pain and stiffness, which typically worsen with age. The most common …
Osteoarthritis - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic
Apr 8, 2025 · This most common form of arthritis mainly affects joints in your hands, knees, hips and spine. There's no cure, but symptoms can be managed.
Thumb arthritis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Aug 22, 2025 · Thumb arthritis happens when the cartilage in the carpometacarpal joint, also called the CMC joint, wears away.
Rheumatoid arthritis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Apr 9, 2025 · When you have rheumatoid arthritis, your immune system sends antibodies to the synovium and causes inflammation. This causes pain and joint damage, especially in small …
Septic arthritis - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
Nov 24, 2022 · Chronic diseases and conditions that affect your joints — such as osteoarthritis, gout, rheumatoid arthritis or lupus — can increase your risk of septic arthritis, as can previous …
Degenerative changes in the spine: Is this arthritis?
Jan 23, 2024 · Healthcare professionals also may refer to it as degenerative arthritis or degenerative joint disease. Osteoarthritis in the spine most commonly happens in the neck …
Exercise helps ease arthritis pain and stiffness - Mayo Clinic
Exercise helps reduce pain in people with arthritis, including osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Gout - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Nov 16, 2022 · Gout is a common and complex form of arthritis that can affect anyone. It's characterized by sudden, severe attacks of pain, swelling, redness and tenderness in one or …
Facet arthritis - Mayo Clinic Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Facet arthritis happens when the cartilage that covers the ends of the joints wears out and becomes thin. This can contribute to the growth of osteophytes (bone spurs) and hypertrophy …