Q: What are the symptoms of Arthritis?
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A: The joint is harder to use and might have a limited range of motion. Morning stiffness is one of the hallmark symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. Fluid enters into the joint and it becomes puffy; this also contributes to stiffness. Inflammation inside a joint makes it sensitive and tender. Prolonged inflammation causes damage that also contributes to pain.
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