Arthritis on the Rise for Overweight Children
The symptoms of arthritis begin simply enough with a twinge or pain in a joint that progressively becomes worse over time. Once considered a dysfunction of “old people”, more children are being diagnosed with arthritis and many medical professionals are citing childhood obesity as one of the primary causes. To avoid prescription pain medications, physicians are recommending the use of a glucosamine supplement for pain relief and to promote joint health.
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