Medical

Inflammation of the joints associated with Lyme disease, a bacterial disease spread by ticks.

Arthritis in children, usually in the form in the form of juvenile arthritis (also called pediatric arthritis) or rheumatoid arthritis.

Joint inflammation caused by uric acid crystal deposits in the joint space. An attack is usually extremely painful.

A type of arthritis caused by inflammation, breakdown, and eventual loss of the cartilage of the joints.

Inflammation of a joint. When joints are inflamed they can develop stiffness, warmth, swelling, redness and pain. There are over 100 types of arthritis.

Inflammation of the appendix, usually associated with infection of the appendix. Appendicitis often causes fever, loss of appetite, and pain.

Anemia due to failure of the bone marrow to produce red and white blood cells as well as platelets. Aplastic anemia frequently occurs without a known cause.

A series of six injections over a 6-month period, followed by annual booster shots, given to military personnel and others (including veterinarians who work with large animals) who are at high risk of

A form of chronic inflammation of the spine and the sacroiliac joints. Chronic inflammation in these areas causes pain and stiffness in and around the spine.

Pain in the ankle, a "hinged" joint. Ankle pain is commonly due to a sprain or tendinitis.