4Rheumatologic Conditions
Rheumatologic conditions usually cause inflammation in many parts of the body, such as soft tissues, bones, blood vessels, and muscles. The joints are the most commonly affected areas, as well as the ligaments and tendons. There are actually more than 100 different types of rheumatic diseases. Some common types include osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, fibromyalgia, gout, arthritis, polymyositis, as well as bursitis. When these conditions occur in the upper arm, they could cause debilitating and severe pain. [4]
