Arthritis Basics

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Learn general information about arthritis and what you can do to manage it.

5 Ways to Manage Arthritis
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Practice these simple strategies to reduce symptoms and get relief so you can pursue the activities that are important to you.

Fast Facts About Arthritis
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Arthritis is a general term for conditions that affect the joints, tissues around the joint, and other connective tissues. Learn more fast facts about arthritis.

Risk Factors

You can decrease your risk of getting arthritis or making arthritis worse by changing the risk factors you can control.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Arthritis affects 58.5 million US adults, about 1 in 4. Children can also get arthritis. Learn more about arthritis and how you can manage it.

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Physical Activity for Arthritis

If you have arthritis, participating in joint-friendly physical activity can improve your arthritis pain, function, mood, and quality of life.

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Arthritis Types

Information about the most common types of arthritis, including Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Gout, Fibromyalgia, and Childhood Arthritis.

Page last reviewed: October 7, 2021
Content source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion , Division of Population Health