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2. Common Causes of Arthritis for Women (& How to Treat It) - AOL

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   Arthritis Causes. Arthritis is an umbrella term referring to a group of conditions that cause inflammation in the joints. There are actually over 100 different types of arthritis. What causes ...

3. Rheumatoid arthritis - Wikipedia

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   While the cause of rheumatoid arthritis is not clear, it is believed to involve a combination of genetic and environmental factors. [1] The underlying mechanism involves the body's immune system attacking the joints. [1] This results in inflammation and thickening of the joint capsule. [1] It also affects the underlying bone and cartilage. [1]

4. Arthritis - Wikipedia

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   Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a disorder in which the body's own immune system starts to attack body tissues. [72] The attack is not only directed at the joint but to many other parts of the body. In rheumatoid arthritis, most damage occurs to the joint lining and cartilage which eventually results in erosion of two opposing bones.

5. Rheumatism - Wikipedia

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   Rheumatism [2] or rheumatic disorders are conditions causing chronic, often intermittent pain affecting the joints or connective tissue. [3] Rheumatism does not designate any specific disorder, but covers at least 200 different conditions, including arthritis and "non-articular rheumatism", also known as "regional pain syndrome" or "soft tissue rheumatism".

6. What Is Heart Disease? Everything You Need to Know - AOL

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   Over time, cardiomyopathy causes the heart muscle to become rigid, enlarged, or weak. ... Some autoimmune disorders, such as scleroderma, lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis, may also contribute to ...

7. Autoimmune disease in women - Wikipedia

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   Symptoms which are specific to women include irregular menses, pelvic pain, or vaginal dryness, depending on the given disease. Some diseases such as Graves' disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and multiple sclerosis [5] [6] may improve during pregnancy, whereas others such as lupus may worsen. [5] [6] [7]