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

Arthritis: What are the Symptoms, Risk Factors and Complications

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.

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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