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What could cause stiff and sore joints?
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Sore joints: Pain on movement of joint is usually caused by arthritis, less commonly by infection, injury or tumor. Morning stiffness which eases up after moving the joint, is usually due to rheumatoid arthritis. If loss of motion of joint, it is usually due to osteoarthritis.
Answered 8/24/2012
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