recognizable symptoms of arthritis.
It may:
* Appear during movement
* Continue even at rest
* Come and go
* Gradually become more frequent
* Affect one joint or several
Osteoarthritis often causes pain that worsens with use, while rheumatoid arthritis can cause pain both at rest and during movement.
Pain that keeps returning or starts limiting normal activities should be evaluated rather than automatically blamed on aging.
## 2. Swelling, Warmth, or Tenderness Around a Joint
Some forms of arthritis cause inflammation inside or around a joint.
You may notice:
* Puffiness
* Tenderness
* Warmth
* Redness
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