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Question
In old age, people often suffer from stiff and inflamed joints. What is this condition called? What are the possible reasons for these symptoms?
Solution
In old age, people often suffer from stiff and inflamed joints due to an autoimmune disease known as rheumatoid arthritis.
Reasons are:
- The inflammation in the synovial joints is due to the immune system attacking its synovial cells.
- Smoking, genetic factors, and vitamin D deficiency can be the reason for the trigger behind the immune system.
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