Arthritis is a widespread condition that leads to pain, stiffness, and inflammation in the joints, often worsening with age. Although it can affect anyone, it is most common among older adults. There ...

Hand arthritis is nearly inevitable with age, but for some, the pain can interfere with daily life. Orthopedic surgeon Doug Hutchinson, MD, talks to Tom Miller, MD, about when surgery can make a ...

If you’ve been noticing that your fingers, elbows and/or knees feel stuck and sore at times, the reason could be arthritis. “Arthritis can best be defined as tenderness and swelling of one or more ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I would like to know how to treat arthritis. I have been using Voltaren per my doctor's orders, but it does not seem to be helping much. I have also been taking ibuprofen, but I am ...

Arthritis is a common but serious disease that affects a large number of people in India. It primarily causes joint pain, ...

Arthritis is a broad word for joint inflammation (redness, warmth, swelling, and pain). Rheumatoid arthritis is a type of chronic (ongoing) arthritis that affects both sides of the body (for example, ...

Ellen was a healthy 75-year-old who looked younger than her years. Her gnarled, twisted fingers made her self conscious, though, and interfered with many simple every day activities. Jeff had a ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and gout have a lot in common. Doctors consider them types of arthritis. That means that both cause swelling, pain, and stiffness in joints. But there are important ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you’re part of the 21% of American adults who deal with achy, stiff or swollen joints from arthritis ...