Arthritis
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Gender, high DAS28-P index predictive of pain in early RA
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Finnish researchers identify the cause for LGL leukemia
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Why omega-3 oils help at the cellular level: Findings suggest possibility of boosting their health benefit
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New biomarker test predicts arthritis at much earlier stage
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Delivery system for gene therapy may help treat arthritis
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Immune drug doesn't help kids with hard-to-treat kidney disorder
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Arthritis (from Greek arthro-, joint + -itis, inflammation; plural: arthritides) is a form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints.
There are over 100 different forms of arthritis. The most common form, osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease), is a result of trauma to the joint, infection of the joint, or age. Other arthritis forms are rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and related autoimmune diseases. Septic arthritis is caused by joint infection.
The major complaint by individuals who have arthritis is joint pain. Pain is often a constant and may be localized to the joint affected. The pain from arthritis is due to inflammation that occurs around the joint, damage to the joint from disease, daily wear and tear of joint, muscle strains caused by forceful movements against stiff, painful joints and fatigue.
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