Ruth must be suffering from arthritis. The swelling and pain of one or more joints are symptoms of arthritis. Joint stiffness and pain are the primary signs of arthritis; these symptoms often worsen with age.
The other symptoms may include-
There are two main types of arthritis:
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is chronic inflammatory disease that damages your joints and has an autoimmune component.
It is known as osteoarthritis when the protecting cartilage at the ends of the joints deteriorates due to ageing and excessive use.
Both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis can wreak havoc on your lower back's joints by inflaming them.
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