- Arthritis is a type of joint disorders that involves the inflammation of more than one joints. There are over 500 types of arthritis and the most characteristic symptoms of this is join pain which is often constant and maybe localised to the joint affected.
- Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that results in a chronic, systematic inflammatory disorder that may affect many tissues and organs, but principally attacks flexible joints. It can be a disabling and a painful condition which can lead to substantial loss of function and mobility if left untreated for long.