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Follow the links below to find information on the risk factors for and causes of arthritis, including other diseases that can cause arthritis or make it worse.
Reviewed October 2007
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Psoriatic arthritis
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Psoriatic arthritis is a chronic (long lasting) autoimmune disease that affects the joints in association with skin or nail changes as seen in psoriasis.
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Feb 2008
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Reactive arthritis
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Better Health Channel
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Reactive arthritis is a type of arthritis caused by bacterial infection. In most cases, the condition resolves by itself within a few days or weeks. Unlike other forms of arthritis, reactive arthritis does not destroy the affected joint. It is not contagious. Reiter's syndrome is one type of reactive arthritis.
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Nov 2007
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Arthritis and the weather
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myDr
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Can changes in the weather affect your arthritis pain? Doctors are still sceptical but some people believe there is a link.
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Aug 2006
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Rheumatoid arthritis and smoking
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myDr
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A number of studies have shown a link between cigarette smoking and rheumatoid arthritis. Stopping smoking may well lower your risk of developing this debilitating condition.
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Feb 2003
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Arthritis types
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myDr
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There are more than 150 different types of arthritic conditions, the most common forms of which are osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and gout.
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Feb 2003
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