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    Arthritis is an inflammation of one or more joints that causes pain and stiffness which worsens with age. Common symptoms include joint pain, stiffness, swelling, redness, and decreased range of motion. Risk factors include family history, age, sex, obesity, and previous joint injuries. Treatments involve medications, surgery such as joint repair or replacement, and therapy. Lifestyle changes like weight loss, exercise, heat/cold therapy, and assistive devices can help prevent and manage arthritis.

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    Arthritis is an inflammation of one or more joints that causes pain and stiffness which worsens with age. Common symptoms include joint pain, stiffness, swelling, redness, and decreased range of motion. Risk factors include family history, age, sex, obesity, and previous joint injuries. Treatments involve medications, surgery such as joint repair or replacement, and therapy. Lifestyle changes like weight loss, exercise, heat/cold therapy, and assistive devices can help prevent and manage arthritis.

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    Arthritis is an inflammation of one or more joints that causes pain and stiffness which worsens with age. Common symptoms include joint pain, stiffness, swelling, redness, and decreased range of motion. Risk factors include family history, age, sex, obesity, and previous joint injuries. Treatments involve medications, surgery such as joint repair or replacement, and therapy. Lifestyle changes like weight loss, exercise, heat/cold therapy, and assistive devices can help prevent and manage arthritis.

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    Arthritis

    What is arthritis?
    Inflammation of one or more joints, causing pain and stiffness
    that can worsen with age.

    Symptoms
    The most common signs and symptoms of arthritis involve
    the joints. Depending on the type of arthritis you have, your
    signs and symptoms may include:
    Pain
    Stiffness
    Swelling
    Redness
    Decreased range of motion

    Risk Factors
    Risk factors for arthritis include:
    Family history
    Age
    Your sex
    Obesity
    Previous join injury

    Treatments
    Medications
    Surgery (joint repair, replacement or fusion)
    Therapy

    Lifestyle and home remedies


    Ways to prevent arthritis:
    Weight loss
    Exercise
    Heat and cold packs
    Assistive devices

    Sources
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-
    conditions/arthritis/symptoms-causes/syc-20350772

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