Arthritis is a form of joint disorder characterized by chronic inflammation in one or more joints that usually results in pain and is often disabling. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, systemic, debilitating, chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease of synovial joints, which can lead to chronic pain and structural joint damage, as well as other organ involvement, especially if not adequately controlled. The etiology of RA is still unknown. Patients with rheumatoid arthritis have special family planning considerations that require a frank discussion and careful coordination with health care providers. More than 2/3rdof patients experience improvement or even remission of arthritis during gestation. The improvement in RA symptoms can be seen both with changing the eating pattern as well as with inclusion and exclusion of certain food items in the diet.

Osteoarthritis, commonly known as wear and tear arthritis, is a progressive disease of the elderly, but is also found in athletes and young individuals who use their joints more. The Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index (WOMAC) is widely used in the evaluation of Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis. Diet and exercise has a major role in alleviating the symptoms of osteoarthritis.