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What Is Arthritis?

Ali Askari, M.D., Dir., Division of Rheumatology, University Hospitals Case Medical Center
November 21, 2008

Question: What is arthritis, and how does it affect the body?

Answer: Arthritis means pain, swelling and stiffness in a joint. It affects not only the joints but also the rest of the body like muscles, tendons. So it causes achiness through the entire body, not just the joints.

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