In the 'Symptoms - Skeletal' section of our in-depth questionnaire we ask the following question about osteoarthritis:
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Do you suffer from osteoarthritis (wear and tear / age-related arthritis, NOT rheumatoid)?
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...and suggests |
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"No / don't know" |
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"Mildly" |
Osteoarthritis |
A pre-existing condition |
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"Moderately" |
Osteoarthritis |
A pre-existing condition |
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"Seriously" |
Osteoarthritis |
A pre-existing condition |
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"Severely" |
Osteoarthritis |
A pre-existing condition |
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Your answer will affect the likelihoods of the conditions below.
Any answers in green reduce the likelihood of the condition.
GLOSSARY
Arthritis (Arthritic)
Inflammation of a joint, usually accompanied by pain, swelling, and stiffness, and resulting from infection, trauma, degenerative changes, metabolic disturbances, or other causes. It occurs in various forms, such as bacterial arthritis, osteoarthritis, or rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis, the most common form, is characterized by a gradual loss of cartilage and often an overgrowth of bone at the joints.
Osteoarthritis (Osteoarthritic)
A condition involving degeneration of cartilage and supporting joint tissue, which results in pain, swelling and reduced mobility, as the cartilage wears away and allows bone to rub against bone.
Rheumatism (Rheumatoid)
General term applied to conditions of pain, or inability to articulate, various elements of the musculoskeletal system.
Last updated: May 10, 2007
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