There are more than 100 types of arthritis. These can be divided into three main categories. These include inflammatory arthritis (e.g. rheumatoid), non-inflammatory arthritis (e.g. osteoarthritis), and connective tissue/autoimmune diseases (e.g. lupus). Arthritis refers to inflammation in a joint. Rheumatism, on the other hand, is a general term that describes aches and pains around the joint. Gout, rheumatoid and osteoarthritis are the most well-known types of arthritis. There are many other types of arthritis that are less well-known and more…