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The inflammation process

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The abnormality in the joints gives rise to inflammation, which is characterized by the following features.

Heat - The joint area will be warm

Redness - The skin around the affected area will be reddish in color

Swelling - There will be enlargement of joint

Pain - Pain is felt over the affected area

Tenderness - Tenderness is present over the affected joint. It is usually caused by gentle pressure on the affected area

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Posted by: SARFARAZ.MODI Posted on: 09/23/2009

static quadriceps
strengthening exercises for quadriceps and hamstrings.
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Posted by: narinderksingh Posted on: 09/22/2009

my wife has osteoarthritis. where she can get best treatment

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Posted by: SARFARAZ.MODI Posted on: 09/23/2009

tell her to approach a good physiotherapist.

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Posted by: anirudhsharma04 Posted on: 02/19/2009

dear sir's
my name is anirudh sharma. my mother has arthritis. what is the treatment of arthritis

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Posted by: guest Posted on: 10/12/2009

If the xray shows that the bones are rubbing on each other then a joint replacement is the only option!

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