Osteoarthritis is considered the most common type of arthritis. About 21 million Americans have osteoarthritis. The disease causes limited range of motion, joint pain, and stiffness which affect daily living activities. Osteoarthritis is caused by progressive deterioration of joint cartilage. Typically, osteoarthritis develops gradually
How to Recognize the Signs and Symptoms of Osteoarthritis
Joint soreness after inactivity or periods of overuse of a joint
Stiffness after rest and disappears quickly as activity begins again
Morning stiffness lasting no longer than 30 minutes
Joint pain which is less in the morning and stronger at the end of the day following activity
Muscle atrophy around joints caused by inactivity can increase pain
Pain and stiffness can affect posture, coordination and ability to walk
Joints of the knees, hips, fingers, lower spine, and neck are most commonly affected by osteoarthritis. The knuckles, wrists, elbows, shoulders and ankles are rarely affected by osteoarthritis except when you injure or overuse the joint
Signs of hip osteoarthritis may include pain in the groin, inner thigh, or buttocks and a pronounced limp
Signs of knee osteoarthritis may include pain exacerbated by moving the knee, knee locking or catching, pain when standing up from a chair, pain when going up and down stairs, and weakening thigh muscles
Signs of osteoarthritis of the fingers may include pain and swelling of the finger joints, the presence of Heber den's nodes or Bouchard's nodes, enlarged joints, and problems with manual dexterity
Signs of osteoarthritis of the feet may first be revealed by pain and tenderness in the large joint of the big toe. Certain shoes, such as high heels, can provoke pain in osteoarthritis feet too
Osteoarthritis of the spine occurs when there is deterioration of spinal discs. The breakdown can cause osteophytes (bone spurs) to develop. The neck and lower back are stiff and painful. Pressure on nerves in the spinal cord can cause pain radiating to the neck, shoulder, arm, lower back, and legs or numbness in arms and legs
Risk factors for osteoarthritis include: overweight, age (usually affecting middle age to older people), injury and genetic predisposition to osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis causes
Osteoarthritis is also known as "wear-and-tear" arthritis. It is typically seen as a primary disease in older people but can occur as a secondary condition in younger people. Injury, occupation, excess weight, and genetics are among the factors which cause the cartilage of a joint to wear away
Other factors that are considered as potential risk factors include: age above 50 years, high amount of minerals in the bone, long-term immobilization of the joints, injury to the joints, obesity and prolonged stress to the joints (such as those due to occupation or sports). These factors result in chronic degeneration of the supporting tissues of the joints and leads to abnormal formation of the bone at the joints ultimately resulting in narrowing of the joint space
Diagnosis of osteoarthritis
The diagnosis of osteoarthritis is based on a comprehensive review of the history of the condition, signs and symptoms noticed physical examination and other investigations. The pain is noticed only in one or few joints while they may be symmetrically affected. Morning stiffness in these joints resolves within 30 min. The doctor performs certain physical tests on the joints to verify the ability to move the joints, check the swelling and the presence of pain in the joints. Certain blood tests and specialized evaluation of the fluid present normally within the joints may be advised to rule out the presence of other underlying disorders. Radiographs of the joints may also be advised to confirm the diagnosis though the findings do not always correlate with the stage or severity of the condition
Auroh Advanced Homeopathic treatment
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease where the pathological changes in the joint are almost irreversible. Homeopathic medicine can alleviate the pain significantly. Most cases respond well as far as the long-term pain relief is concerned. Homeopathic medicines are definitely suggested for osteoarthritis, especially for early cases where the medicines can slow down the degenerative process and offer considerable pain relief
Joint soreness, morning stiffness can be effectively managed by homeopathic medicines, also the medicines helps in reducing the process of degenerative process
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