Treatment advice for Osteoarthritis (OA)
What treatments are available for Osteoarthritis (OA)?
- Exercise
- Pain relief
- Nonsteriodial anti inflammatories
- Platelet rich plasma
- Anti depressants
- Surgery
What can I do to prevent Osteoarthritis (OA)?
- Prevention
- Weight control
- Control blood sugars
- Exercise to keep up range of movement in joints.
- Protect joints
- Keep healthy life style
Alternatives
- Anti inflammatory herbs internal and external
- Blood circulation herbs
- Mucilagous herbs
- Pain relief
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Advice for Osteoarthritis (OA)
What causes Osteoarthritis (OA)?
OA is caused when ‘wear and tear’ occurs in the joints, causing the protective cartilage to disintegrate. As a result the effected joint can suffer from inflammation, pain and trouble with movement.
Common causes of OA can be:
- Obesity
- Joint injury
- Age (more common in women)
- A hereditary condition
- Second arthritis (caused by another condition like RA or Gout)
What are the symptoms of Osteoarthritis (OA)?
- Joint stiffness first thing in the morning or after rest period
- Joint pains
- Joint mobility
- Swelling
- Tenderness
- Gratering or crackling noise when moving affected joint
How is Osteoarthritis (OA) diagnosed?
Physical and lab test are used to diagnose OA.
- Joint aspiration
- X-rays
- MRI scans
