Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a disease that primarily affects the cartilage lining of the joints and the bones associated with the joints, the subchondral bones. |
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Rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic condition characterised by persistent inflammation of the joints. |
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Gout
Gout is a metabolic disorder that may be inherited. It is characterised by recurrent acute joint inflammation (gouty arthritis) in the extremities, caused by crystals
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Ankylosing spondylitis
A rheumatic disease that causes arthritis of the spine and sacroiliac joints and can cause inflammation of the eyes, lungs, and heart valves. |
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Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic, inflammatory auto-immune disorder (in which the body's defence system attacks its own tissues)which may affect one or many organs
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Sjogren's Syndrome- Client
Sjogren's syndrome is an autoimmune disorder in which immune cells attack and damage the glands that produce tears and saliva. |
