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Osteoarthritis


Overview
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common chronic condition of the joints. It occurs when the cartilage or cushion between joints breaks down leading to pain, stiffness and swelling.Sometimes called degenerative joint disease or “wear and tear” arthritis....

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Symptoms
Sore or stiff joints – particularly the hips, knees, and lower back – after inactivity or overuse, Limited range of motion or stiffness that goes away after movement, Clicking or cracking sound when a joint bends, Mild swelling around a joint, Pain that is worse after activity or toward the end of the day...

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Causes
Osteoarthritis was long believed to be caused by the “wear and tear” of joints over time, Osteoarthritis has no specific cause. Several factors lead to the development of OA including excess weight. Being overweight puts additional pressure on hips and knees...

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Diagnosis
The diagnosis is based on information on personal and family medical history, symptoms a physical examination. These may be followed by laboratory tests, X-rays, and a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan....

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Prevention
The risk of OA can be reduced or its onset can be delayed after following recommendations from doctors; like maintain a Healthy Weight.Losing even a few pounds can reduce joint stress and inflammation, cutting your risk of OA in half.Control blood sugar, Involve in physical activity....

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Treatment
First recommendation is exercise & weight loss as per American College of Rheumatology (ACR).After this medicines like Analgesics including acetaminophen & oral nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) includes aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen and celecoxib, opioids (narcotics) and an atypical opioid called tramadol,....

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Everyday Life
Osteoarthritis is a chronic (long-term) disease. There is no cure, but treatments are available to manage symptoms. Long-term management of the disease will include several factors: Managing symptoms, such as pain, stiffness and swelling, improving joint mobility and flexibility,

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Resources
https://www.arthritis.org/about-arthritis

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Overview Know More ...!
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common chronic condition of the joints. It occurs when the cartilage or cushion ..
Symptoms Know More ...!
Sore or stiff joints – particularly the hips, knees, and lower back – after inactivity or overuse, Limited range of motion ...
Osteoarthritis was long believed to be caused by the “wear and tear” of joints over time, Osteoarthritis has no ...
Diagnosis Know More ...!
The diagnosis is based on information on personal and family medical history, symptoms a physical ...
Prevention Know More ...!
The risk of OA can be reduced or its onset can be delayed after following recommendations from doctors ...
Treatment Know More ...!
First recommendation is exercise & weight loss as per American College of Rheumatology (ACR).After this medicines ...
Everyday Life Know More ...!
Osteoarthritis is a chronic (long-term) disease. There is no cure, but treatments are available to manage ...
Resources Know More ...!
https://www.arthritis.org/about-arthritis