Rheumatism: Find information about more than

Find information about more than 20 different arthritic diseases (those that affect the joints) and rheumatic diseases (which usually affect joints, tendons, ligaments, bones, and muscles). Rheumatism is a disease which is characterized by pain, swelling and limited movement in muscles, joints, bones and ligaments. How does rheumatism start? Rheumatism is another word for rheumatic symptoms, which include painful, stiff, and tender joints. These symptoms are caused by rheumatic diseases. There are several diseases that are classified under rheumatic disorders. The term rheumatism is a loosely used layperson term to describe rheumatoid arthritis.