Are you suffering from joint pain or stiffness in your arms and legs? Wake Up! You need to get yourself checked immediately even though the symptoms may appear to be minor. For all you know, it maybe Arthritis. Commonly known as the äóì old age diseaseäó, it refers to inflammation in one or more joints and can have a detrimental impact on ligaments, muscles, cartilages, tendons, and at times, even internal body organs. Studies have revealed that over 350 million people worldwide suffer from this ailment in some form or other. Until recent times, the general belief was that people above the age of 50 were more prone to this disorder. However, this is no longer true. A recent study estimated that this disease is spreading rampantly even among young adults not excluding children. In this article we are going to discuss about the different types of arthritis, its causes and cure.