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Osteoarthritis |
Characterized by the degeneration of the cartilage that covers the
ends of the bone. The disease attacks only isolated joints, and does
not involve the internal organs.
Most
common form of arthritis. |
Incidence
increases dramatically with age. |
|
Rheumatoid Arthritis |
Characterized by the inflammation of the thin layer of tissue lining
the joint capsule.
Often
confused with Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis is actually a
more severe systematic disease involving the whole body. Rheumatoid
Arthritis commonly affects the symmetric joints (knees, thumbs, hips
etc). |
Most
prevalent form of inflammatory arthritis which is most common among
young women. |
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Systematic Lupus Erythematosus |
Often
affects the internal organs, especially the kidney and even the
brain. Could be fatal |
Women of
child bearing age. |
