| A person who suffers from arthritis in their knee, may | | | | of life for most people. Some of the symptoms include |
| be unable to walk or stand at times. The pain | | | | swelling, stiffness that may prevent the knee from |
| associated with arthritis can come on at any time. | | | | being straightened or bent, and redness. Some over |
| Sometimes it may be due to over use of the knee | | | | the counter medicines can be very useful in treating |
| joint, and there are those who claim the damp | | | | mild pain. Using heating pads can relieve some of the |
| weather brings on the pain. A person who is | | | | stiffness. Ice packs can help reduce swelling, which |
| overweight may be more susceptible to knee joint | | | | may interfere with mobility. Anti-inflammatory |
| pain. The most common form of arthritis is known as | | | | medications may also help in reducing the swelling. |
| osteoarthritis, and typically occurs in middle aged to | | | | Over the counter pain relievers can be taken to |
| older people. | | | | alleviate some of the pain. A doctor may prescribe a |
| There are a couple of different types of arthritis that | | | | more powerful pain reliever for the more severe |
| can affect the knee joint. The more serious | | | | cases. There are a number of topical ointments that |
| rheumatoid arthritis can start to affect people earlier in | | | | can be used for immediate relief. These ointments can |
| life than other types of arthritis. There is no cure for | | | | be used throughout the day or before activity to help |
| arthritis but there are several different remedies that | | | | with mobility. |
| are used to treat the symptoms. A person can | | | | A regular exercise regimen is recommended for |
| choose to have surgery to try and repair torn | | | | anybody who suffers arthritis in the knee. The regular |
| ligaments or muscles that may be causing arthritic | | | | use of the joint can prevent stiffness. Physical therapy |
| symptoms. In some cases, arthritis may cause swelling | | | | may be used for those who experience chronic knee |
| that produces a cyst. This cyst can be surgically | | | | pain. Wearing a special brace can help support the |
| removed and will alleviate some of the pain. | | | | knee joint, and alleviate some of the pressure. |
| Unfortunately, most arthritic symptoms are just a fact | | | | |