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Arthritis

Types, Causes, Symptoms, Risk Factors, Complications, Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment

What are the symptoms of Arthritis?

The initial indicators of the condition may include:

Joint redness
Joint swelling
Joint tenderness
Joint warmth
Limping
Locking of the joint
Loss of range of motion of the joint
Stiffness
Weakness

What are the risk factors of Arthritis?

Family history
Older People
Previous joint injury
Obesity

What are the complications of Arthritis?

Arthritis is often accompanied by severe joint pain and stiffness that disables a person from performing everyday tasks. People with this condition cannot do basic things such as walking and sitting on the floor without feeling excruciating pain.

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References

5 Common Types of Arthritis. WebMD. Available at: https://www.webmd.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/guide/most-common-arthritis-types. Accessed on June 3, 2020.
Arthritis Risk Factors. CDC. Available at: https://www.cdc.gov/arthritis/basics/risk-factors.htm Accessed on June 3, 2020.
Arthritis- Diagnoses and Treatment. Mayo Clinic. Available at: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/arthritis/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20350777 Accessed on June 3, 2020.

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