Since so many have arthritis, most people know someone who suffers from it. Thousands of people are diagnosed with this disorder each year, making it one of the most commonly known disorders in existence today. It is an illness that effects the joints of the body. Although any joint can be affected, different situations would affect different joints. There are also a variety of different causes for these disorders, which can include immune disorders, old age, infection, chemicals in the body, and stress. No matter what part of the body is affected, there is always pain associated with arthritis. Lack of movement ability or ability to perform physical movement is also a concern.

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