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"Celecoxib belongs to a group of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs called COX-2 inhibitors. It stops the body's production of a substance that causes pain and inflammation. Celecoxib is widely used to relieve pain, tenderness, swelling, and stiffness caused by osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. The medication may cause side effects such as gas or bloating, sore throat, cold symptoms, constipation, and dizziness. "

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Why does rheumatoid arthritis cause persistent wrist pain?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you have been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, then it is possible that the swelling in the wrists is due to it.

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