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    Understanding ARTHRITIS

    Oct 08, 2020 4 minutes

    Most of us hear the word ‘arthritis’ and associate it with getting older. But there are so many types of arthritis that can affect people of all ages – including children. Here, Dr Wendy Holden, consultant rheumatologist and Arthritis Action’s medical adviser, tells us more…

    WHAT IS ARTHRITIS?

    It’s a common condition that causes joint pain and inflammation, stiffness and limited movement, and it does typically get worse with age.

    ‘The word arthritis means “inflammation in the joints”,’ explains Dr Holden. ‘Inflammation is a difficult thing to describe, but it is part of the body’s normal healing process.

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