Arthritis: the first symptoms and risk factors are named

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Symptoms of arthritis may not always haunt a person: often they appear and disappear, their intensity also changes. Many are faced with the fact that the symptoms of the disease only worsen over time.

That is why it is important to track the first symptoms of arthritis in order to seek medical help in time. 

Symptoms of arthritis

“Talk to your doctor if you have symptoms of arthritis, such as pain, stiffness, or swelling in one or more joints,” – warned specialists of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). According to the publication, a diagnosis confirmed by a doctor at an early stage can help preserve joint function, mobility and quality of life.

Risk factors for the development of arthritis

• overweight. It increases the load on the joints, especially on the hips and knees;
• bacteria and viruses can potentially cause some forms of arthritis;
• joint damage increases the risk of developing osteoarthritis.