Rheumatoid arthritis attacks the joints, muscles, ligaments and tendons of the body; when it targets the neck, knees and back, it can be extremely painful.
Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis occurs in children under the age of 16 (most commonly, in girls under the age of 8) and causes inflammation and stiffness in the joints.
Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Aching, pain, and stiffness are a few symptoms you may notice with polymyalgia rheumatica, a rheumatic disease that effects ligaments, tendons, muscles and tissues around the joints.
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing spondylitis involves severe back pain and inflammation of the spine and larger joints, like elbows and knees; it is three times more common in men than in women.
Cervical Spondylosis
According to the Mayo Clinic, cervical spondylosis is a general term for age-related wear and tear affecting the joints in the neck.
Hip and Knee Rheumatoid Arthritis
Knee rheumatoid arthritis causes the joints around the knee to become tender, stiff and swollen; it is often painful,making it difficult to walk. Hip rheumatoid arthritis generally effects smaller joints and tendons, and usually occurs much later in life.
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