Arthritis

Arthritis is a swelling of the joints that's very common in older people.

There is no cure, but there things you can do to treat it

• Take aspirin with a large meal and/or a big glass of water.
• Put a cloth/towel that's soaked in warm water on the joints.
• Rest when you can. However, you should do mobility exercises, such as slowly moving your joints. Look into Tai Chi.

If you have arthritis in only one joint, or are young, this is most likely a serious infection. See a doctor.

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