Arthritis can produce pain, loss of movement, and inflammation in the joints.
It can also affect muscles and connective tissues in the body, such as tendons, ligaments, and cartilage, and even whole body. Bursitis Tendinitis Carpal tunnel syndrome Fibromyalgia Choose from the menu above to see more about the common types of arthritis. About six million Americans have diagnosed themselves as having arthritis, but haven't seen a doctor for treatment. That may be because, as the Arthritis Foundation recently found in a survey of arthritis sufferers, they mistakenly believe there is little that can be done to help their disease and improve their quality of life. The cause of most forms of arthritis isn't known.