Rheumatism

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 disease refers to arthritis and several other conditions that affect the joints, tendons, muscle, ligaments, bones, and muscles. 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.