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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