Osteoarthritis, Causes, Signs and Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment.

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Chapters
0:00 Introduction
0:51 Causes of Osteoarthritis
2:15 Symptoms of Osteoarthritis
2:32 Diagnosis of Osteoarthritis
3:20 Treatment of Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a type of joint disease that results from breakdown of joint cartilage and underlying bone.[5] The most common symptoms are joint pain and stiffness.[1] Usually the symptoms progress slowly over years.[1] Initially they may occur only after exercise but can become constant over time.[1] Other symptoms may include joint swelling, decreased range of motion, and, when the back is affected, weakness or numbness of the arms and legs.[1] The most commonly involved joints are the two near the ends of the fingers and the joint at the base of the thumbs; the knee and hip joints; and the joints of the neck and lower back.[1] Joints on one side of the body are often more affected than those on the other.[1] The symptoms can interfere with work and normal daily activities.[1] Unlike some other types of arthritis, only the joints, not internal organs, are affected.[1]
Causes include previous joint injury, abnormal joint or limb development, and inherited factors.[1][2] Risk is greater in those who are overweight, have legs of different lengths, or have jobs that result in high levels of joint stress.[1][2][6] Osteoarthritis is believed to be caused by mechanical stress on the joint and low grade inflammatory processes.[7] It develops as cartilage is lost and the underlying bone becomes affected.[1] As pain may make it difficult to exercise, muscle loss may occur.[2][8] Diagnosis is typically based on signs and symptoms, with medical imaging and other tests used to support or rule out other problems.[1] In contrast to rheumatoid arthritis, in osteoarthritis the joints do not become hot or red.[1]

[@corrigana1]

I have osteoarthritis all over my body,also I have a rattling noise in my left swollen hand

[@soulcornflake1]

I broke my ankle a few months ago and my orthopedist found mine on an x-ray, but opposite from the break. Funny enough the arthritis bothers me more than the broken bones.

[@margaretrobinson9597]

120 Causes of osteoarthritis.
Scoliosis (curvature of spine),hip dysplasia (hip joint dislocated).

[@myriamdavid8755]

I have curvature of the spine since I was a child
Now at 75 I have osteoarthritis in my right knee
And since I used my right hand all my life being a manicurist I developed also only in my right hand osteoarthritis called heberden nodes very painful
I use Ben Gay on my knee that help me a lot
And drink tumeric milk

[@cayennenaturetrails8953]

!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@taylorthejuggalette5814]

I got it at 25

[@patriciawilliams5287]

Oh no so sorry. I have it in my thumbs and lower back.