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» Arthritis is
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 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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