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Arthritis can strike anyone, from any walk of life. The more severe form of arthritis is Osteoarthritis. This arthritis usually develops at old age and teenagers, though it can develop at any age. It is a leading cause of disability and movement in the body. Living with arthritis places an enormous emotional, physical and financial burden on the entire family. Annually, arthritis costs the public more than $250 billion. Arthritis means inflammation in a joint or disorder that affects joints. "Arthritis" is not a name of single disease; it is an informal way of referring to joint pain or joint disease. Common arthritis joint symptoms include swelling, pain, stiffness and decreased range of motion and limited function of joints. Arthritis sufferers include men and women, children and adults. Arthritis is more common among adults aged 65 years or older, but people of all ages (including children) can be affected. The most common form of arthritis is osteoarthritis, rheumatic, gout, fibromyalgia, and rheumatoid arthritis. Inflammation of the joints can affect one joint or multiple joints. There are more than 100 different types of arthritis, having different causes and treatment methods. Two of the most common types are osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Arthritis is more common in women and men who are overweight. They may stay about the same for years, but may progress or get worse over time. Severe arthritis can result in chronic pain, inability to do daily activities and make it difficult to walk or climb stairs. Arthritis can cause permanent joint changes. Arthritis may affect the heart, eyes, lungs, kidneys and skin as well as the joints. Symptoms generally include joint pain and stiffness, redness, warmth, swelling, and decreased range of motion or mobility of the affected joints. As a disability, arthritis can seriously limit people's mobility, preventing them from walking, climbing stairs, bathing, getting dressed, preparing meals and living liv