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Health Information		Tuesday, January 06, 2009
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Arthritis and Rheumatic Disease

Common Symptoms of Arthritis

Swelling in one or more joints
Stiffness around the joints that lasts for at least 1 hour in the early morning
Constant or recurring pain or tenderness in a joint
Difficulty using or moving a joint normally
Warmth and redness in a joint

What Are the Symptoms of Arthritis?

Different types of arthritis have different symptoms. In general, people who have arthritis have pain and stiffness in the joints. Some of the more common symptoms are listed in the box on this page. Early diagnosis and treatment help decrease further joint damage and help control symptoms of arthritis and many other rheumatic diseases.