Arthritis

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Overview

Arthritis is a group of conditions involving damage to the joints of the body, the symptoms being stiffness, pain and inflammation. The Arthritis Centre covers a range of related conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, ankylosing spondylitis, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), and many others.

Find information regarding symptoms, diagnosis, treatment of arthritis and also guides on how to live with any of these conditions. There are also sections covering pain management, new research and a drug guide.