Arthritis & Rheumatism

Anonymous asked:

What is the difference between arthritis and rheumatism?

NYCeeyorePA answered:

They both cause degeneration in the weight-bearing joints, but rheumatoid arthritis results from the body attacking itself, causing bony deformities. The other arthritis, or osteoarthritis, is due to degeneration of the cartilage and connective tissues, allowing bone on bone, which causes the break down of the joint and pain.