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Usual Question: What Are The Causes Of Arthritis?

February 22nd, 2008

Arthritis is a painful condition, and for this reason it should always be taken seriously. The truth is that arthritis does not affect only old people.

The inflammation process causes redness and swelling in and around your joints, over time it starts to damage the joint and the joint tissues. Rheumatoid arthritis is caused by an overactive immune system. Chronic inflammation leads to pain, stiffness, joint erosions, ankylosing features, and impaired mobility, which can result in functional disability, increased health care costs, and reduced employability. There are several identified causes; it may, therefore, be a combined action of various factors.

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