Arthritis Types | Arthritis | CDC

Arthritis Types | Arthritis | CDC

Arthritis Types

Español (Spanish)

Arthritis means inflammation or swelling of one or more joints. It describes more than 100 conditions that affect the joints, tissues around the joint, and other connective tissues. Specific symptoms vary depending on the type of arthritis, but usually include joint pain and stiffness.

For information about a specific type of arthritis, click on one of the grey boxes below.

Osteoarthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

Childhood Arthritis

Fibromyalgia

Gout

Lupus

CDC's Lupus website

Related Pages

• Physical Activity for Arthritis
• Managing Arthritis
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
• Arthritis-Related Statistics
• Communications Center