Gout and scleroderma are two such diseases. Arthritis can also develop as a complication of another disease caused by a virus, bacteria, or fungus. Gonorrhea is one of these diseases. When this happens it is considered infectious arthritis. Autoimmune disorders , such as rheumatoid arthritis , are diseases in which something goes wrong with the immune system and it attacks healthy parts of the body.
Arthritis can occur in males and females of all ages.
About 37 million people in America have arthritis of some kind. That is almost 1 out of every 7 people. When attempting to rotate the joint through its normal movements, there may be some pain or difficulty moving it in certain or all directions. Tests vary depending on the suspected cause. See the specific types of arthritis.