Inflammatory Arthritis Overview, Causes

Inflammatory Arthritis

Causes, Symptoms, Risk Factors, Complications, Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment

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What is Inflammatory Arthritis?

Inflammatory arthritis is a type of arthritis that causes inflammation in the joints. This inflammation is often caused due to an overactive immune system. It usually affects multiple joints in the body simultaneously. 

What are the causes of Inflammatory Arthritis?

Inflammatory arthritis often occurs when the overactive immune system fights infection in the joints vigorously leading to inflammation.

References:
  • Inflammatory Arthritis. HSS. Available at: https://www.hss.edu/condition-list_inflammatory-arthritis.asp# Accessed on June 5, 2020.
  • The inflammatory arthritis pathway. Versus Arthritis. Available at: https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/treatments/the-inflammatory-arthritis-pathway/ Accessed on June 5, 2020.
  • Causes of Inflammatory Joint Pain. Arthritis Foundation. Available at: https://www.arthritis.org/health-wellness/healthy-living/managing-pain/understanding-pain/causes-of-inflammatory-joint-pain Accessed on June 5, 2020.
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