### Human:\ncan arthritis go away or is for life. ones ur diagnost with a little arthirtis is it for life or can it go away. .\n\n### Assistant: it depends on the type of arthritis. there are multiple types. the most common type is degenerative or simple wear and tear on the joints. while arthritis is a normal part of aging it could be with you for life. or not. the duration cannot be determined with any certainty.