10/13/2024
Symptoms and Causes
There are more than 100 types of arthritis, but they share several common signs and symptoms.
The most common signs and symptoms of arthritis usually affect your joints and your ability to use them.
The most common arthritis symptoms and signs include:
Joint pain.
Stiffness or reduced range of motion (how far you can move a joint).
Swelling (inflammation).
Skin discoloration.
Tenderness or sensitivity to touch around a joint.
A feeling of heat or warmth near your joints.
Where you experience symptoms depends on which type of arthritis you have, and which of your joints it affects.
Some types of arthritis cause symptoms in waves that come and go called flares or flare-ups. Others make your joints feel painful or stiff all the time, or after being physically active.
