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The term '''arthritis''' describes [[inflammation]] of the [[Joint|joints]] and is used to refer to a large number of disorders that affect the joints.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/arthritis|title=Arthritis|last=Nancy Garrick|first=Deputy Director|date=2017-04-14|website=National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases|language=en|access-date=2019-01-07}}</ref> There are more than 100 different types of arthritis and related conditions.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.arthritis.org/about-arthritis/understanding-arthritis/what-is-arthritis.php|title=What Is Arthritis?|website=arthritis.org|access-date=2019-01-08}}</ref> Symptoms include pain, stiffness, swelling, redness, and decreased range of motion in the affected joint.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/arthritis/symptoms-causes/syc-20350772|title=Arthritis - Symptoms and causes|website=Mayo Clinic|language=en|access-date=2019-01-08}}</ref> | The term '''arthritis''' describes [[inflammation]] of the [[Joint|joints]] and is used to refer to a large number of disorders that affect the joints.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/arthritis|title=Arthritis|last=Nancy Garrick|first=Deputy Director|date=2017-04-14|website=National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases|language=en|access-date=2019-01-07}}</ref> There are more than 100 different types of arthritis and related conditions.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.arthritis.org/about-arthritis/understanding-arthritis/what-is-arthritis.php|title=What Is Arthritis?|website=arthritis.org|access-date=2019-01-08}}</ref> Symptoms include [[pain]], [[stiffness]], [[swelling]], [[redness]], and decreased [[range of motion]] in the affected joint.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/arthritis/symptoms-causes/syc-20350772|title=Arthritis - Symptoms and causes|website=Mayo Clinic|language=en|access-date=2019-01-08}}</ref> | ||
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The term arthritis describes inflammation of the joints and is used to refer to a large number of disorders that affect the joints.[1] There are more than 100 different types of arthritis and related conditions.[2] Symptoms include pain, stiffness, swelling, redness, and decreased range of motion in the affected joint.[3]
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- ↑ Nancy Garrick, Deputy Director (April 14, 2017). "Arthritis". National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases. Retrieved January 7, 2019.
- ↑ "What Is Arthritis?". arthritis.org. Retrieved January 8, 2019.
- ↑ "Arthritis - Symptoms and causes". Mayo Clinic. Retrieved January 8, 2019.
- ↑ Driver, Catherine Burt; STÖPPLER, Melissa Conrad. "Early Signs and Symptoms of Arthritis, Treatment, Types, Causes, Definition & Diet". eMedicineHealth. Retrieved February 2, 2019. Cite has empty unknown parameter:
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