The signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis develop and start to deteriorate over a period of time. Following are the symptoms of osteoarthritis:-
- Pain in the joints even while making small movements
- Loss of flexibility
- Tenderness when pressure is applied on the affected area
- Loss of flexibility in the joints
- Grating sensation, you might hear crackling or popping sounds during movement
- Swelling and inflammation around the joints
- Hard bumps around the affected joint
Below are the causes that could have lead to wear and tear of joints.
- Obesity
- Poor posture
- Joint malformation
- Torn cartilage
- Dislocated joints
- Ligament injuries
Certain risk factors that can increase the chances of osteoarthritis.
- Elderly people
- Joint injuries
- Patients with bone deformities
- Job that requires excessive movement of joints
- Metabolic diseases like diabetes
After your physical examination, Osteoarthritis doctor will check your affected joints with a set of tests to better determine the cause of osteoarthritis.
- Blood tests
- Joint fluid analysis
- X-rays
Osteoarthritis cannot be cured but treatment can help. Below are some ways in which the pain can be controlled.
