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- What is arthritis?
- Symptoms of arthritis
- Causes of arthritis
- Prevention of arthritis
- Risk factors for arthritis
- Complications of arthritis
- When to see a doctor about arthritis
- Diagnosis of arthritis
- Conventional treatment of arthritis
- Alternative/complementary treatment of arthritis
- Living with arthritis
- Caring for someone with arthritis
The exact cause of any of the different types of arthritis is not known.
Osteoarthritis
Research suggests that injury to a joint can result in osteoarthritis, but it could also be from other reasons.
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Rheumatoid arthritis
Some research suggests that a genetic problem may be the cause of rheumatoid arthritis, when it is triggered and results in this condition, but research is not sure.
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< 2: symptoms 4: prevention > Last reviewed: 3 January 2009 || Last updated: 8 February 2009
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Disclaimer: This guide is not intended to be used for diagnostic or prescriptive purposes. For any treatment or diagnosis of illness, please see your doctor.
