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This thing called Arthritis ???

Arthritis means inflammation or swelling of one or more joints. It describes more than 100 conditions that affect the joints, tissues around the joint, and other connective tissues. Specific symptoms vary depending on the type of arthritis, but usually include joint pain and stiffness.

What makes arthritis pain go away?

In many cases, arthritis symptoms can be reduced with the following measures:

  1. Weight loss. Excess weight puts extra stress on weight-bearing joints. …
  2. Exercise. Regular exercise can help keep joints flexible. …
  3. Heat and cold. Heating pads or ice packs may help relieve arthritis pain.
  4. Assistive devices.

What makes arthritis pain go away?

Short-term relief for pain and inflammation may include pain relievers such as acetaminophen, aspirin, ibuprofen, or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications. Heat and cold. Pain may be eased by using moist heat (warm bath or shower) or dry heat (heating pad) on the joint.

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