Key symptoms
Joint pain
Swelling and redness
Stiffness, particularly after waking up
Reduced range of motion
Risk factors
Aging
Excess body weight
Family history
Past joint injuries
Poor dietary habits
The role of inflammation in arthritis
How food contributes to inflammation
Inflammation is a normal defense mechanism, but when it becomes chronic, it harms tissues and joints. What we eat can either fuel or calm inflammation.
