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Can Blood Poisoning Cause Joint Stiffness ?

I have a question about blood poisoning. Can blood poisoning cause joint stiffness?
Wed, 11 Jan 2012
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Joint stiffness is due to arthritis mainly which is of different types.It can also occur due to chronic illness or infection or some musculoskeletal disease.It is not common in poisoning however different poisons have very different effects on body so you need to be specific in your query.
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Can Blood Poisoning Cause Joint Stiffness ?

Hello Welcome to healthcare magic. Joint stiffness is due to arthritis mainly which is of different types.It can also occur due to chronic illness or infection or some musculoskeletal disease.It is not common in poisoning however different poisons have very different effects on body so you need to be specific in your query. Thanks