#arthritis #rheumatoid #osteoarthritis
One in four American adults have arthritis – making it one of the most common chronic conditions and a common cause of chronic pain. Arthritis refers to more than 100 types of conditions that affect the joints or tissues around the joint. Most types cause joint pain and stiffness – while some types can affect the immune system and internal organs. The most common type is osteoarthritis, which occurs when the protective cartilage that would normally cushion your joints gradually wears down.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, a nonprofit mutual insurance company, is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. BCBSM provides and administers health benefits to more than 4.4 million members residing in Michigan in addition to employees of Michigan-headquartered companies who reside outside the state.
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What about vitamin& mineral deficiency as a factor?