Arthritis is a common condition that usually starts in people between the ages of 40 and 60. It is more prevalent in women than in men, and there are medications that can help reduce joint pain and swelling. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory disorder that typically begins between the ages of 25 and 45, but it can also occur in older people. Symptoms of arthritis include morning stiffness that lasts longer than an hour, and it is most often seen in adults over 40 years of age or older.
It can also be associated with other joint-related conditions, such as gout or rheumatoid arthritis, and it usually starts when a person is between 30 and 50 years old. The Arthritis Foundation focuses on finding a cure and defending the fight against arthritis with information, advocacy, science and community that change lives. Carol Eustice is a writer who covers arthritis and chronic diseases, and she has herself been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and arthrosis. Arthritis Research UK has more information on the different types of juvenile idiopathic arthritis.
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is the type of arthritis most commonly diagnosed by doctors in children and adolescents. Enthesitis-related arthritis is a type of juvenile arthritis that often affects the joints of the leg and spine and causes inflammation where the tendons attach to the bone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), arthritis is more common among adults age 65 and older, but it can affect people of all ages (including children). The Arthritis Foundation's JA camp programs give children with arthritis and related childhood rheumatic diseases an opportunity to create lasting memories.
