GoutGout is a disorder that causes sudden attacks of intense pain, swelling, and redness in your joints or soft tissues. In many cases, the first attacks occur in the joints of the big toe, but gout can affect many other joints. It is one type of i

Arthritis of the ShoulderArthritis is inflammation of one or more of your joints. In a diseased shoulder, inflammation causes pain and stiffness.Although there is no cure for arthritis of the shoulder, there are many treatment options available.

Arthritis of the WristArthritis involves inflammation of one or more of your joints. Pain and stiffness are common symptoms of arthritis, and when these occur in your wrist, simple daily activities can become more difficult.There are many types

Arthritis of the Foot and AnkleArthritis is inflammation of one or more of your joints. It can cause pain and stiffness in any joint in the body and is common in the small joints of the foot and ankle.There are more than 100 forms of arthritis, m

Vitamin DFact Sheet for Health ProfessionalsWoman shopping for dietary supplementsHave a question?Ask ODS: ods.od.nih.gov/contactTable of ContentsIntroductionReference IntakesSources of Vitamin DVitamin D Intakes and StatusVitamin D Defici

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disorder that can affect more than just your joints. In some people, the condition can damage a wide variety of body systems, including the skin, eyes, lungs, heart and blood vessels.An autoimmune diso

Forearm Fractures in ChildrenThe forearm is the part of the arm between the wrist and the elbow. It is made up of two bones: the radius and the ulna. Forearm fractures are common in childhood, accounting for more than 40% of all childhood fractures

Stiff Big Toe (Hallux Rigidus)The most common site of arthritis in the foot is at the base of the big toe. This joint is called the metatarsophalangeal, or MTP joint. It's important because it has to bend every time you take a step. If the joint st