Certain genes appear to occur in families that may cause severe arthritis at an early age.

But studies have been inconclusive as to whether this autoimmune response caused arthritis.

If untreated, the disease can cause chronic arthritis or neurological damage.

Infections may progress to nearby joints where it can cause swelling and arthritis.

In animals this causes aging, cancer, heart disease, arthritis, diabetes and genetic damage.

Over time it often causes arthritis in the hips.

The disease caused arthritis and a burning sensation in her ankles, which are constantly swollen.

In more advanced stages, the disease can cause arthritis as well as the neurological problems.

For example, the microbes are suspected of causing rheumatoid arthritis.

In addition to causing arthritis, Lyme disease can also cause heart, brain, and nerve problems.