Though most people think of arthritis as being old person's disease it is not always the case. People in their early years too can become affected by this condition; what's more, arthritis refers to more than one hundred different types of medical conditions that affect the musculoskeletal system - though, it mainly affects the joints. These different forms can do harm to the muscles, joints and in fact, to the entire body including a person's heart, kidneys and lungs.
Different Types
At present, more than one hundred and twenty-five different arthritis types have been identified and been defined. Among these different types are some common forms of this condition including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, juvenile arthritis and gout as well as scleroderma and fibromyalgia.
