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Arthritis

Arthritis occurs when joints or muscles become painful, stiff and swollen. Common types include osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, gout, ankylosing spondylitis and fibromyalgia. Exercise, medication and supportive therapies can help manage symptoms.

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Topic: Types of arthritis

Ankylosing spondylitis

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a type of inflammatory arthritis that targets the joints of the spine.

Arthritis - juvenile

One child in every 1,000 in Australia is diagnosed with juvenile arthritis. It is one of the most common chronic conditions to affect children.

Gout

While most other types of arthritis develop slowly, an attack of gout happens suddenly, often overnight.

Osteoarthritis

Many of us will have symptoms of osteoarthritis as we age.

Polymyalgia rheumatica

Typical symptoms of polymyalgia rheumatica include severe muscle aches and stiffness, particularly in the neck, shoulders and thighs.

Reactive arthritis

Reactive arthritis is a form of arthritis that occurs as a result of some bacterial infections.

Rheumatoid arthritis

Early treatment of rheumatoid arthritis will help you manage the condition more effectively.