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Causes of Arthritis
The causes vary for different types of arthritis. Generally, causes of arthritis could be being overweight, joint injury, infection, poor immune system, genetic or hereditary factors, aging, etc. In some cases of Arthritis, cold, or sometimes hot and humid weather can make symptoms worse. Genetics or heredity factors coupled with a variety of environmental factors may trigger Arthritis in people who are prone to it. If physical activities decrease, the muscles surrounding the joint gets weaker, and that results in more stress to the joints which causes further injury. Gradually, that may develop in worse, more severe forms of arthritis.
Common causes of Arthritis could be following:
Joint instability
Age-related
Altered biochemistry
Hormonal Disorder
Genetic or heredity factor
Uncontrolled
Stressful Lifestyle
Drug Abuse
Addiction to Alcohol
Polluted living or working environment
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