Types of arthritis can be put in one of two groups; inflammatory or non-inflammatory
Inflammatory arthritis is a general term to describe the autoimmune forms of arthritis where the body’s own immune system attacks healthy joints and tissue, causing inflammation and joint damage. It is characterized by the presence of a specific type of blood cell that causes inflammation (inflammatory white blood cells) in the fluid around the joint. Some types of inflammatory arthritis include rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, reactive arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, lupus arthritis, and gout.
Types of non-inflammatory arthritis include osteoarthritis, arthritis of thyroid disease, and arthritis after injury
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