Question

A disease characterized by pain and stiffness in the joint due to swelling of the joint lining is

• A. sprain
• B. strain
• C. rheumatoid arthritis
• D. dislocation

Answer 1

The correct option is C

rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is caused due to the degenerative changes due to old age which attacks the soft tissues of the joints causing inflammation, swelling and pain. A sprain is a stretch or tear of a ligament while a strain is an injury to a muscle or tendon. Dislocation is the displacement of bones in joints.