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The Hidden Connection Between Constipation and Arthritis

The Hidden Connection Between Constipation and Arthritis

Osteoarthritis is a disease characterized by degeneration of cartilage and its underlying bone within a joint as well as bony overgrowth. The breakdown of these tissues eventually leads to pain and joint stiffness. According to the CDC, osteoarthritis (OA) affects 13.9% of adults aged 25 and older and 33.6% (12.4 million) of those 65+, for…