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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. Read

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The words of the doctor were not encouraging, "No, my dear, this time it is not your back. You need a total hip replacement." Read more
 
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All about joints
Which joints do you count?, A stiff joint?, Types of soft tissue rheumatism , The five signs of inflammation , What is a rheumatologist?

Arthritis drug guide
Guide to arthritis drugs, Treatment of RA, Osteoarthritis: The treatment , Arthritis and pain, Painkillers (Paracetamol) , more...

Managing Pain
Managing back pain, Arthritis and pain, PAIN - A guide to therapy, DMARD's, Arthritis, Pain and Inflammation, more...

Living with Arthritis
Arthritis and exercise, Arthritis and weather, Arthritis and parenting, Arthritis and pregnancy, Arthritis and gardening, more...

Juvenile arthritis
What is juvenile arthritis?, What types of JA are there?, JA and children , JA and teens, JA and young adults, more...

Quick A-Z of rheumatic diseases
Ankylosing spondylitis, Arthritis, Degenerative arthritis, Fasciitis, Fibromyalgia, more...

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Simple ways to cope with arthritis, Does your parent have arthritis?, Arthritis and travelling, Make your home arthritis-friendly

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