Health tip: Warning signs of foot arthritis

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(HealthDay News) -- Arthritis is a painful joint condition, and the feet are common hosts.

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons mentions these potential symptoms of foot arthritis:

Tenderness and pain.
Stiffness and reduced ability to move the feet.
Swelling.
Having trouble walking.

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