Publisher's Synopsis
The term "arthritis" refers to more than 100 different diseases as a collective entity. Inflammation of a joint is what is meant when we talk about arthritis. One of the natural responses that your body has in response to an accident or illness is inflammation. It manifests itself through symptoms such as edema, discomfort, and stiffness. Damage to tissues can be caused by inflammation that persists for a very long time or that comes back repeatedly, as seen in arthritis.