Arthritis causes swelling or inflammation of your joints, which leads to pain, stiffness, and swelling. It can affect people at any age, but is most common in older adults.
There are many different types of arthritis, ranging from common conditions such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis to rare disorders like scleroderma and Raynaud’s phenomenon. These can affect different parts of your body, especially the:
- Feet
- Hands
- Hips
- Knees
- Lower back