"Nearly 1 in 3 US adults with doctor-diagnosed arthritis, a common type of rheumatic disease, have severe joint pain. Learn more about rheumatic diseases and how to manage pain-related symptoms with CDC resources.
How rheumatic disease causes severe pain
Rheumatic disease is an umbrella term that refers to arthritis and several other conditions that affect the joints, tendons, muscle, ligaments, bones, and muscles (arthritis refers to disorders that mainly affect the joints). Rheumatic diseases, like osteoarthritis, can lead to severe joint pain from the breakdown of cartilage, the firm but soft tissue that protects a joint, when not managed well.
The most common rheumatic diseases include osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis—sometimes referred to as RA. Rheumatoid arthritis is a condition in which the immune system attacks healthy cells. It can cause inflammation, swelling, and pain in several joints at once. Other common rheumatic disease include:
- Fibromyalgia: a rheumatic disorder that affects 4 million people and causes pain all over the body (also referred to as widespread pain), sleep problems, fatigue, and often emotional and mental distress.
- Gout: a form of arthritis in which urate crystals build up in a joint, usually the large joint of the big toe.
- Childhood/juvenile arthritis: arthritis in children; the most common form is juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.
- Lupus: a chronic autoimmune disease that occurs when the body’s immune system attacks the tissues and organs, causing damage to any part of the body.
Risk factors for rheumatic diseases depend on the specific disease. You can read more about rheumatic diseases and arthritis risk factors on the Arthritis Risk Factors web page. Inflammation of joints and other ligaments can cause long-lasting or chronic pain and lack of balance. CDC recognizes programs and has resources for adults living with arthritis and rheumatic diseases to improve their quality of life and relieve related symptoms..."
Rheumatic Disease
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