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What is osteoarthritis?
What is osteoarthritis?
- A type of arthritis caused by overactive immune response
- A disease caused by bacterial infection in the joints
- A degenerative disease affecting joint cartilage (correct)
- An autoimmune disease affecting joints
What are the main symptoms of osteoarthritis?
What are the main symptoms of osteoarthritis?
- Swelling, redness, and warmth in the joints
- Numbness, tingling, and muscle weakness
- Fever, fatigue, and weight loss
- Pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility (correct)
What causes osteoarthritis?
What causes osteoarthritis?
- Excessive joint movement and flexibility
- Consumption of spicy foods and caffeine
- Genetic factors and aging (correct)
- Inactivity and lack of exercise