Apr 9, 2025 · Rheumatoid arthritis can cause joint pain and swelling. As the tissue that lines the joints, called synovial membrane, becomes inflamed and gets thicker, fluid builds up. As a …

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 …

Apr 9, 2025 · People with rheumatoid arthritis often have an elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), also called sed rate, or C-reactive protein (CRP) level. This may show a higher …

Sep 19, 2025 · Psoriatic arthritis can affect joints on one or both sides of your body. Psoriatic arthritis shares some symptoms with rheumatoid arthritis. In both conditions, joints may feel …

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 …

Dec 12, 2025 · Lupus is a condition in which the body's immune system attacks its own tissues and organs. This is called an autoimmune condition. Lupus causes swelling and irritation, …

Apr 30, 2025 · Signs and symptoms of Hashimoto's disease vary widely and are not specific to the disorder. Because these symptoms could result from any number of disorders, it's …

Dec 12, 2025 · Diagnosing lupus is hard because symptoms vary from person to person. Also, symptoms of lupus may change over time. And they can be like those of other conditions. No …

Aug 22, 2025 · Thumb arthritis happens when the cartilage in the carpometacarpal joint, also called the CMC joint, wears away.

Aug 2, 2022 · The condition often accompanies other immune system disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. In Sjogren's syndrome, the mucous membranes and moisture …