The condition may be called osteoarthritis, or degenerative joint disease. The symptoms are inflammation and pain that increase with ongoing wear and age. The cartilage degenerates within the afflicted joint and leaves the bones without a cushion for smooth movement.
Rheumatism is the painful inflammation and swelling that afflicts joints and muscles.
This disease may appear even at a young age. It is an autoimmune disease. It includes bursitis, tendinitis, and systemic lupus. Chances are you or someone you know has arthritis. It causes pain, stiffness and sometimes swelling in or around joints.