Arthritis

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1. What is arthritis?
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2. How many people have arthritis?
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3. What is osteoarthritis?
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4. How common is osteoarthritis in older adults?
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5. Does having osteoarthritis impact activities of daily living?
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6. What causes osteoarthritis?
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7. How can I reduce my chances of developing osteoarthritis?
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8. What are some common symptoms of osteoarthritis?
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9. How is osteoarthritis diagnosed?
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10. Is there a cure for osteoarthritis?
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11. Can glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate relieve symptoms of osteoarthritis?
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12. What is rheumatoid arthritis?
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13. What causes rheumatoid arthritis?
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14. What are some common symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis?
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15. How is rheumatoid arthritis diagnosed?
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16. How is rheumatoid arthritis treated?
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17. What are some non-drug therapies that can help people with rheumatoid arthritis?
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18. What kind of surgery is available for people with rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis?
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19. What is gout?
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20. What causes gout?
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21. What are some common symptoms of gout?
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22. How is gout diagnosed?
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23. What are the most common treatments for an acute attack of gout?
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