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| *Women health>>>Osteoarthritis |
Osteoarthritis? |
Does anyone know anything about this? What causes it or what a person can do to feel better? What about solutions for pain? Osteoarthritis, sometimes called degenerative joint disease or osteoarthrosis, is the most common form of arthritis. Osteoarthritis is characterized by the breakdown of joint cartilage and may affect any joint in your body, including those in your fingers, hips, knees, lower back and feet. Initially osteoarthritis may strike only one joint. But if your fingers are affected, multiple hand joints may become arthritic. With osteoarthritis the problem lies in the cartilage that cushions the ends of bones in your joints. Over time, the cartilage deteriorates, and its smooth surface roughens. Eventually, if the cartilage wears down completely, you may be left with bone rubbing on bone 鈥?causing the ends of your bones to become damaged and your joints to become painful. The exact cause of osteoarthritis isn't known. Researchers suspect that it's a combination of factors, including being overweight, the aging process, joint injury or stress, heredity, and muscle weakness. There's no known cure for osteoarthritis, but treatments can help to reduce pain and maintain joint movement. Your doctor may recommend a combination of treatments that may include medication, self-care, physical therapy and occupational therapy. In some cases, surgical procedures may be necessary. Medications are used to treat the pain and mild inflammation of osteoarthritis and to improve your joints' functioning. They include both topical medications and oral medications. Over-the-counter (OTC) medications may be sufficient to treat milder osteoarthritis, but stronger prescription medications also are available. For more extensive info on the types of medication used for pain control and for other interventions check out the website below. Source(s): http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/osteoar... |
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