The word Rheumatism is derived from the Greek word “rheuma” that means a swelling. It is the painful state of the supporting structures of the body like muscles, ligaments, tendons and joints. It is an acute and chronic illness that affects people of all ages and of both the sexes. It is the most common cause of valvular organic disease of the heart as it extends to the heart, the valves and the lining of the heart becomes inflamed. It can be grouped under two classes or types.
Muscular rheumatism affects the muscles and is less common among people.
Articular rheumatism
affects the joints and is mostly found common among children and young people in acute form. In the chronic form it mostly affects the adults.
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