Question:
In old age, people often suffer from stiff and inflamed joints. What is this condition called? What are the possible reasons for these symptoms?
Solution:
In old age, people often suffer from stiff and inflamed joints due to an autoimmune disease known as rheumatoid arthritis. Reasons are:
1. The inflammation in the synovial joints due to the immune system attacking its synovial cells.
2. Smoking, genetic factors, and vitamin D deficiency can be the reason for the trigger behind the immune system.