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. Awareness of a family history of arthritis-related conditions may allow earlier recognition and earlier treatment of a disorder. Taking care not to over-work a damaged or sore joint may postpone or help eliminate development of osteoarthritis in some people. Excess weight also increases your risk for developing osteoarthritis, particularly in the knees, and possibly in the hips and hands.