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Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases & Conditions | NIAMS
2023年9月6日 · Rheumatic diseases usually affect joints, tendons, ligaments, bones, and muscles. This page lists conditions that fall under these categories. Find information about more than 20 different arthritic diseases (those that affect the joints) and rheumatic diseases (which usually affect joints, tendons, ligaments, bones, and muscles).
Rheumatoid Arthritis | Health Topics | NIAMS
Overview of Rheumatoid Arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic (long-lasting) autoimmune disease that mostly affects joints.
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Steps to Take
Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis. Treatment of rheumatoid arthritis continues to improve, which can give many people relief from symptoms, improving their quality of life.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Basics: Overview, Symptoms, and Causes
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic (long-lasting) disease that mostly causes pain, swelling, stiffness, and loss of function in joints.
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin …
Rheumatic diseases usually affect joints, tendons, ligaments, bones, and muscles. Muscle and Bone Diseases The musculoskeletal system consists of the body's bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, and cartilage.
Sjogren's Disease Symptoms - Dry Mouth & Eyes | NIAMS
Overview of Sjögren’s Disease. Sjögren’s disease, also known as Sjögren’s and Sjögren’s syndrome, is a chronic (long-lasting) autoimmune disorder that happens when the immune system attacks the glands that make moisture in the eyes, mouth, and other parts of the body.
Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis | NIAMS
Polymyalgia rheumatica and giant cell arteritis are closely linked inflammatory conditions. PMR causes muscle pain and stiffness in the shoulders, upper arms, hip area, and neck. GCA causes headaches, scalp tenderness, jaw pain, and eye problems.
Rheumatic Diseases Integrative Biology Research Program
The complexity of rheumatic diseases entails an integrative approach to research and clinical care. This program supports human genetic and genomic, biopsychosocial and behavioral, and pain related research in rheumatic diseases, with a goal to understand how a person’s genetics, environmental, behavioral and lifestyle factors influence health and to understand the best approach to prevent ...
What is Arthritis & What Causes it? | NIAMS - National Institute of ...
Types of Arthritis. There are several types of arthritis. Common ones include the following. Ankylosing spondylitis is a type of arthritis that causes inflammation in the joints and ligaments of the spine.
Grants & Funding: NIAMS Extramural Program
2025年1月8日 · This program supports human genetic and genomic, biopsychosocial and behavioral, and pain related research in rheumatic diseases, with a goal to understand how a person’s genetics, environmental, behavioral and lifestyle factors influence health and to understand the best approach to prevent and treat diseases, ultimately bringing precision ...