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