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What is arthritis caused by?

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Arthritis may originate from an infection, an injury, metabolic problems, or autoimmune disorders.

While we have come to an understanding about the nature of the more then 100 different form of Arthritis and the way in which they damage or react to the conditions in our body the cause for most forms is as yes unsolved.

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Arthritis literally means joint inflammation. Arthritis is not a single disease. Arthritis refers to a group of more than 100 rheumatic diseases and other conditions that can cause pain, stiffness and swelling in the joints.

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No. Arthritis, or damage/inflammation of the joints of the body, is not caused by a pathogen.

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