| Osteoarthritis is also known by other names, such as | | | | afraid. You should consult with your doctor and make |
| "degenerative joint disease" and 'osteoarthrosis'. | | | | a detailed medical plan that will include medication to |
| Anybody can get OA and it is most common in | | | | help pain and also include vitamin supplements and |
| middle-aged and older people, especially women over | | | | other tonics that will help strengthen your bones. |
| 45. Women are twice as likely as men to be affected | | | | Doctors recommend the use of glucosamine-based |
| by this disease. Osteoarthritis is coupled with severe | | | | medications, but these should only be prescribed by |
| joint pains, though sometimes patients complain of | | | | your doctor. |
| inflammation as well. | | | | Therapy |
| Symptoms | | | | You can use hot and cold therapy to alleviate the pain. |
| Osteoarthritis symptoms are:o Pain in the jointso | | | | A hot compress increases the blood flow to your |
| Stiffness of joints you use normallyo Inflammation of | | | | joints and helps soothe the inflammation, whereas a |
| joints, especially your knees, fingers, hips, back and | | | | cold compress has a numbing effect on your nerves, |
| feet. It rarely affects any other joints in the bodyo | | | | which are very sensitive to pain, and also helps in |
| Stiffness of the joints in the early morningso Limitation | | | | reducing the swelling. |
| in movement and physical activity | | | | Exercise |
| Causes | | | | Exercising is one of the best things you can do for |
| There are many factors that cause Osteoarthritis, | | | | your body. It increases the blood flow to all parts of |
| though age is a primary reason. It is not only that you | | | | your body and keeps your muscles and bones |
| will get osteoarthritis because you are getting old, but | | | | warmed up. Keeping your joints flexible is the most |
| because by then you body has seen much wear and | | | | helpful as then there is less stiffness and less pain. |
| tear. There are factors with old age that can be the | | | | Ointments |
| cause. Like it could be hereditary, you might have | | | | There are many pain relieving Arthritis creams, |
| weight issues or because of intense athletic activities | | | | ointments and sprays that can be of immense help. |
| your joints bear the marks. Muscle weakness and a | | | | Herron Pharmaceuticals has an impressive range of |
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| be a cause of osteoarthritis. You can never change | | | | info: |
| what you inherit from your parents by way of genes, | | | | Lifestyle |
| but you can definitely take care of your health and | | | | A change in your lifestyle is not an easy task for all, |
| lead a healthy lifestyle. Exercise regularly and eat well. | | | | but if you are suffering from osteoarthritis, then it is a |
| Treatments:Medication | | | | small price to pay. All you need to change is your |
| Pain medication and strengthening your joints is the | | | | eating habits and kick the cigarette. Alcohol should be |
| start of your journey to healing. The thing about | | | | drunk in moderation and weight should be kept in |
| osteoarthritis is that it is curable, so you shouldn't be | | | | check, as the less pressure on your joints, the better. |