Symptoms

Diagnosing rheumatoid arthritis takes some detective work, especially because so many health problems cause similar symptoms. Our guide helps you spot the clues so you can get the treatment you need.

Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are not the same conditions. Know the differences so you can seek the right treatment.

Learn about the causes, age range, and joint pain that set these two conditions apart — and the medications you should be taking for each.

Those pops and clicks you hear coming from your knees may be the sound of arthritis beginning to take hold. Here’s what you should know.

If you have arthritis that affects your hands, everyday tasks can be painful. Here's how hand exercises may help.

Joint pain at night and other symptoms of osteoarthritis can disrupt sleep, but simple measures can help you drift off faster and stay asleep longer.

Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis have many of the same symptoms. Here's how you can tell them apart.

Steering clear of peppers, tomatoes, eggplant, and potatoes won’t help prevent or improve the symptoms of osteoarthritis. Here’s why.

Osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease, involves a progressive breakdown of cartilage and other joint tissues.

Learn more about the most common form of arthritis and one of the most common causes of physical disability in adults.