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- Osteoarthritis (Degenerative Joint Disease)
- SYMPTOMS may include the increasing of pain in the joints after exercise,
- becoming stiff after inactivity (this usually lasts only 15 to 30 minutes),
- grating or creaking of joints on movement and enlarged joints.
- CAUSES are unknown at this time. Involves loss of cartilage in the joints.
- TREATMENT. Medication, heat applications, weight reduction.
- .In very severe cases, replacement of the joint.