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Arthritis, Gout – Rich Man’s Knee PainThere are many causes of knee pain, such as overuse, obesity, arthritis or injury. However, there are two main causes of knee pain, they are arthritis and gout. If you are one of the millions of Americans suffering with knee pain or arthritis pain...
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The most common type of arthritis is a condition affecting the joints called osteoarthritis. This is a degenerative disease in which the cartilage gradually becomes thinner. After time, the bony surfaces come into contact with each other and then...
What type of arthritis do you have?
Arthritis dates back to prehistoric times and is seen all through the ages in the joints of the skeleton remains. Most of you will Ahave problems with your joints and it may be arthritis. Arthritis is associated with aging but it is not caused...
Causes and Treatment Options for Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease. It is one of the oldest and most commonly known types of arthritis. When a person suffers from OA there is a breakdown of the joint's cartilage. Since cartilage itself is there to act as a cushion between the bones, when this breakdown and wears away the bones will begin rubbing together and this can cause some serious pain as well as limitations in movement and in some cases loss of movement completely.What Causes Osteoartritis?
There are many factors affecting the onset of osteoarthritis. Since it is more commonly found in middle to older aged people, medical professionals had made the mistake of thinking that age was a contributing factor. However, research has shown that age is not a leading factor to the onset of Osteoarthritis. However, doctors and medical professionals have found that being overweight does have some effect. When a person is overweight or obese, they are more likely to experience some pain in the knees and in most cases will develop OA in these areas. People who have experienced some kind of injury in
the joints, either due to playing sports or through work are more likely to develop OA.
There have been incidences of OA in people who have been born with some kind of genetic condition that affects the joints in some way. OA is most commonly found in the hands.
Treatment Options
Exercises to keep joints flexible and improve muscle strength
Many different medications are used to control pain, including corticosteroids and NSAIDs. Glucocorticoids injected into joints that are inflamed and not responsive to NSAIDS. For mild pain without inflammation, acetaminophen may be used.
Heat/cold therapy for temporary pain relief
Joint protection to prevent strain or stress on painful joints
Surgery (sometimes) to relieve chronic pain in damaged joints
About the author:
James Hunt has spent 15 years as a professional writer and researcher covering stories that cover a whole spectrum of interest. Read more at www.osteoarthritis- central.info
Written By: James Hunt
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