Early Symptoms of Arthritis
Arthritis is a somewhat insidious disease. Since it can creep up slowly, you may find that you have ignored the early signs, attributing them to overuse or other perfectly normal short-term issues. But ignoring the early signs makes it more difficult to treat arthritis in the long-term due to the potential for joint damage.
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Joint Pain
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Pain that is gradually worsening in the joints is a potential sign. It typically occurs in your knuckles, wrists and knees first.
Joint Stiffness
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If you find it difficult to move initially, it may not be that you have been sitting still for too long. Instead, it could be an early indication of arthritis.
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Tenderness
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If your joints are puffy and tender, and you can't point to a specific injury, it might be time to check on the potential for arthritis in those joints.
Warmth
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If your joints are warm, it is likely a sign of inflammation that is beginning in the joint. Get a check up to validate your concerns.
Fever
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Often arthritis sufferers have a mild fever. It is perfectly treatable with an over-the-counter medication, but combined with any of the above symptoms, it paints a clinical picture of early arthritis.
Fatigue
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If you are finding it simply more difficult to get up and around and are suffering from general malaise, ask your doctor's advice on the potential that this drain is your body fighting off the beginning of arthritis.
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