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Arthritis is inflammation of oneor more joints. A joint is the area where two bones meet. There are over 100 different types of arthritis. See also: Joint pain Causes, incidence, and risk factors Arthritis involves the breakdown of cartilage. Cartilage normally protects a joint, allowing it to move smoothly. Cartilage also absorbs shock when pressure is placed on the joint, such as when you walk. Without the normal amount of cartilage,
the bones rub together, causing pain, swelling (inflammation), and stiffness. Joint inflammation may result from: *. An autoimmune disease (the body's immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue) *. Broken bone *. General "wear and tear" on joints *. Infection, usually by bacteria or virus Usually the joint inflammation goes away after the cause goes away or is treated. Sometimes it does not. When this happens, you have chronic arthritis. Arthritis may occur in men or women. Osteoarthritis is the most common type. See: Osteoarthritis Other, more common types of arthritis include: *. Ankylosing spondylitis *. Gonococcal arthritis *. Gout *. Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (in children) *. Other bacterial infections ( nongonococcal bacterial arthritis ) *. Psoriatic arthritis *. Reactive arthritis ( Reiter syndrome ) *. Rheumatoid arthritis (in adults) *. Scleroderma *. Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) Symptoms Arthritis causes joint pain, swelling, stiffness, and limitedmovement. Symptoms can include: *. Joint pain *. Joint swelling *. Reduced ability to move the joint *. Redness of the skin around a joint *. Stiffness, especially in the morning *. Warmth around a joint Signs and tests The health care provider will perform a physical exam and ask questions about your medical history. The physical exam may show: *. Fluid around a joint *. Warm, red, tender joints *. Difficulty moving a joint (called "limited range of motion") Some types of arthritis may cause joint deformity. This may be a sign of severe, untreated rheumatoid arthritis. Blood tests and joint x-rays are often done to check for infection and other causes of arthritis.