How to Use arthritis in a Sentence

arthritis

noun
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  • Gout is a form of arthritis that causes swollen and stiff joints.
    — Anne Harding, Health, 25 Aug. 2023
  • It's even prescribed in a lot of countries for arthritis pain.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 29 June 2023
  • The routine helps soothe the arthritis in his right knee, first diagnosed in 2008.
    — Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2023
  • Long term, overgrown nails can lead to arthritis and tendonitis in their feet, legs and back.
    — Stephen C. George, Discover Magazine, 4 Aug. 2023
  • The chemical is sometimes used to try to treat arthritis.
    — Erika Edwards, NBC News, 23 Aug. 2023
  • If left untreated, the infection can spread to the joints and cause arthritis.
    — Emily Mullin, WIRED, 15 Mar. 2024
  • Many of the drugs treat the same things: diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, and cancer.
    — Rachel Murphy, Verywell Health, 1 Sep. 2023
  • The key symptom in this stage is arthritis which usually affects the knees.
    — Amanda MacMillan, Health, 15 Apr. 2023
  • As part of the study, researchers took X-ray images to evaluate signs of arthritis in their knee joints.
    — Allison Aubrey, NPR, 20 May 2024
  • Broccoli Sometimes, the best foods for arthritis are the most unassuming.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2023
  • Sadly, there came a day when Grandmother’s arthritis and Alzheimer’s got the best of her and the artichokes were no more.
    — Julie Giuffrida, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2023
  • For dogs with arthritis, finding a suitable bed can be a challenge.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 7 June 2023
  • The type and progression of your arthritis will determine the treatment.
    — Lauren Del Turco, Health, 6 Feb. 2024
  • This health care giant’s wares span a range that includes Band-Aids, hip implants, and arthritis drugs.
    — Matthew Heimer, Fortune, 1 Feb. 2023
  • Her husband has severe arthritis in his back and is unable to shovel the snow that has blocked the couple's front door.
    — Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC News, 8 Mar. 2023
  • Those with arthritis may find soaking in a tub with CBD relaxing.
    — Dallas News, 18 Jan. 2023
  • The fossil also shows signs of arthritis, suggesting that Apex lived a long life.
    — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 17 July 2024
  • They have long been used to treat digestive disorders and to treat arthritis and eczema.
    — Treehugger Editors, Treehugger, 7 Sep. 2023
  • The chairs have a high back, which Shah says could be more comfortable for those who experience arthritis in the hips.
    — Sanah Faroke, Peoplemag, 25 Nov. 2022
  • The strain has also presented as bacteremia and septic arthritis as seen in some of the 2023 cases.
    — Liza Esquibias, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
  • Betty has arthritis and may experience pain getting in and out of the tub.
    — Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 7 June 2024
  • The outlet added that Ruck also suffers from arthritis.
    — Kelly Wynne, Peoplemag, 16 Jan. 2024
  • But playing every day really does help both my arthritis and my heart and my brain.
    — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 6 May 2024
  • And others with arthritis and Raynaud’s disease wear them on their own to serve as a heating blanket for their hands on cold nights.
    — Danny Perez, Popular Mechanics, 9 Dec. 2022
  • Common symptoms include joint arthritis in the knees, and long lasting pain, swelling or stiffness.
    — Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 8 May 2024
  • It is best used before and during the early days of arthritis, in conjunction with the treatments prescribed to you by your doctor.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Dec. 2022
  • Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, according to the Mayo Clinic.
    — Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 7 Aug. 2024
  • Many users who suffer from arthritis and Raynaud’s can find relief with heated gloves.
    — Grace Wu, Good Housekeeping, 16 Nov. 2022
  • Pepper was given a dental and treated for a mass as well as arthritis while with AHS, which is common for older pets.
    — The Republic, The Arizona Republic, 21 Jan. 2023
  • For women old enough to have lived through previous election cycles that flirted with electing a female head of state, these sentiments were as predictable as arthritis.
    — Belinda Luscombe, TIME, 26 July 2024

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