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Osteoarthritis and Elevated White Blood Cells: Association

There is no significant association between an elevated white blood cell count and age-related osteoarthritis.. However, research suggests that certain immune-related or rheumatic factors can influence white blood cell counts. This is particularly relevant in

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Finger Pain: Potential Causes and Diagnostic Importance

It's possible that your finger is broken if there's a significant history of trauma to it. However, other conditions could also be causing your symptoms, such as acute inflammation like frostbite or septic inflammation, or chronic conditions like rheumatoid

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What Causes Arthritis Pain?

it's possible for cortisone injections to worsen pain in some cases. Cortisone injections provide temporary relief by reducing inflammation, but they do not address the underlying cause of the pain. Therefore, when the effects of the cortisone wear off, the

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