Arthritis
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Polymyalgia rheumatica is a collection of symptoms rather than a specific disease. Typical symptoms include severe and painful muscle aches and stiffness, which particularly affect the neck, shoulders and thighs. The onset is usually sudden. ...
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disease, mainly characterized by inflammation (pain, heat and swelling) of the lining, or synovium, of the joints. It can lead to long-term joint damage, resulting in chronic pain, loss of function and ...
Last updated: 6 July, 2008
Last reviewed: 6 July, 2008
