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arthritisInflammation of the joints, with pain, swelling, and restricted motion. Many conditions may cause arthritis, including gout, infection, and trauma to the joint. There are three main forms of arthritis: rheumatoid arthritis; osteoarthritis; and septic arthritis. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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There is no mention of fibromyalgia, and little is mentioned on arthritis in children. Steere AC, Malawista SE, Snydman DR, Shope RE, Andiman WA, Ross arthritis: an epidemic of oligoarticular arthritis in children and adults in [ILLEGIBLE TEXT] communities. In his first book, Clinical Notes on Disorders of Childhood (1931), he took what was then the very controversial position that emotional disturbance could cause arthritis in children. |
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