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Arthritis

What is arthritis?

What is arthritis?

Arthritis means inflammation ( swelling ) of the joints. It usually affects how people can move and get around and can be very painful. There are lots of different types of arthritis, some of which are very rare and some much more common. It can affect people over a period of many years but the good news is that with treatment and support most people can live relatively normal lives with it.


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