The Early Signs Of Arthritis You Should Never Ignore
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Don't dismiss these symptoms.
In the United States, arthritis is a leading cause of work disability, affecting over 53.2 million people, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It can happen for a number of reasons to adults at any age ― and the pain can be debilitating.
The most common form of arthritis is osteoarthritis, but there are also other forms like gout, rheumatoid arthritis and lupus that can cause widespread symptoms. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease that can damage cartilage and cause inflammation, according to Dr. Pamela Mehta, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at Resilience Orthopedics and member of the FIGS advisory board.
We spoke to Mehta and other experts about early signs of the condition you should never ignore:
Your joint hurts.
Joint pain is one of the most obvious and common signs of arthritis, said Dr. Mengnai Li, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and associate professor at Yale School of Medicine.
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