Rheumatism
From Health Facts
Latest Edit: Iva 2012-08-05 (EDT)
Rheumatism is a vague term that describes a group of common musculoskeletal disorders characterized by pain, tenderness, and stiffness of muscles, areas of tendon insertions, and adjacent soft-tissue structures. The symptoms associated with rheumatism are common in the early stages of many infections and a range of autoimmune conditions.
Some common rheumatic conditions include:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica