Osteoarthritis symptoms, diagnosis, treatment & self help

S I T I R H T R A OSTEO , S I S O N G A I D , S M O T P M SY P L E H F L E S & T N E M T A E TR Source- http://physical-health-tips.blogspot.com/2017/04/osteoarthritis-symptoms-diagnosis.html

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF OSTEOARTHRITIS INCLUDE: Your joint may hurt during or after movement.  Limits your range of movement  Tenderness in the affected joint  Joint stiffness, when you wake up in the morning or after a period of inactivity.  Loss of flexibility 

 Affected

joints are larger than usual  Joints are warm  Loss of muscle bulk  Experiencing a grating or crackling sound/sensation in the affected joint.  Bone spurs - a hard lumps form around the affected joint.

FACTORS THAT MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF OSTEOARTHRITIS INCLUDE:  Ageing  Women

are more likely to develop osteoarthritis, though it isn't clear why.  Obesity  Joint injuries - playing sports or from an accident

 Certain

jobs or repetitive stress on a particular joint that may eventually develop osteoarthritis.  Genetics - 40% to 60% of cases of hand, hip and knee arthritis can have a genetic link.  Bone deformities - born with malformed joints or defective cartilage

OSTEOARTHRITIS DIAGNOSED  Medical

history  Physical exam  X-rays  MRI Scans  Blood tests  Joint fluid analysis (arthrocentesis)

OSTEOARTHRITIS TREATMENT The 4 main goals of offering an Osteoarthritis treatment include, pain control therapy, improving joint functionality, maintaining a healthy body weight, and adapting a healthy lifestyle for long lasting benefits.

AN EFFECTIVE OSTEOARTHRITIS TREATMENT PLAN INVOLVES:  Exercise

& Yoga  Physiotherapy  Weight control  Rest and joint care  Non-drug pain relief techniques to control pain  Medicines  Complementary and alternative therapies  Surgery

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