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DEFINITION Arthritis is inflammation of one or more of your joints. The main symptoms of arthritis are joint pain and stiffness, which typically worsen with age. The most common types of arthritis are  osteoarthritis  and  rheumatoid arthritis . Osteoarthritis causes cartilage — the hard, slippery tissue that covers the ends of bones where they form a joint — to break down. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that first targets the lining of joints (synovium). Uric acid crystals, infections or underlying disease, such as  psoriasis  or  lupus , can cause other types of arthritis. Treatments vary depending on the type of arthritis. The main goals of arthritis treatments are to reduce symptoms and improve quality of life. https://youtu.be/-ynJVC9g2KU SYMPTOMS The most common signs and symptoms of arthritis involve the joints. Depending on the type of arthritis you have, your signs and symptoms may include: Pain Stiffnes...

DEFINITION Plantar warts  are hard, grainy growths that usually appear on the heels or balls of your feet, areas that feel the most pressure. This pressure also may cause plantar warts to grow inward beneath a hard, thick layer of skin (callus). Plantar warts  are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). The virus enters your body through tiny cuts, breaks or other weak spots on the bottom of your feet. Most plantar warts aren't a serious health concern and may not require treatment. But plantar warts can cause discomfort or pain. If self-care treatments for plantar warts don't work, you may want to see your doctor to have them removed. SYMPTOMS Plantar wart signs and symptoms include: A small, fleshy, rough, grainy growth (lesion) on the bottom of your foot Hard, thickened skin (callus) over a well-defined "spot" on the skin, where a wart has grown inward Black pinpoints, which are commonly called wart seeds but are actually small, clotted ...