About Joint Pain/Arthritis

Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is a disease that primarily affects the cartilage lining of the joints and the bones associated with the joints, the subchondral bones.

Rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic condition characterised by persistent inflammation of the joints.

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.

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.

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

Sjogren's Syndrome

Sjogren's syndrome is an autoimmune disorder in which immune cells attack and damage the glands that produce tears and saliva.