New Delhi, July 2 -- Joint pain is one of those things that many people think, "Oh, that's just part of getting older" or "That's just part of working too hard" or "I may have arthritis". But for women, when they are in the middle of juggling their careers, keeping their homes running, and taking care of their families, it's easy for them to sweep their constant discomforts or joint pain issues under the rug. Osteoarthritis is one of the leading causes of joint pain in women, but there are several other types of medical conditions, such as autoimmune disorders, hormonal changes, infections, and nutritional deficiencies, among others, that cause this pain.

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