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Early Stage
The first sign that osteoarthritis is occurring can be seen when the cartilage that cover the bones and create a cushion for your joints begin to thin out. Cartilage and lubricating fluid between the joint allows to move easily and painlessly. However a combination of age, excessive use, and some times a genetic tendency to develop osteoarthritis can cause cartilage to wear down prematurely. Cartilage itself has no nerves however as the cartilage thins and disappears friction starts to affect the bones accompanied by pain and this is when the symptoms of osteoarthritis begin
In the early stage of osteoarthritis treatment involves staying active while taking it easy on affected joints. Losing weight also helps a lot, if that is an option, by reducing stress on joints. Rest is also useful in helping pain go away
As this condition progresses, however, rather then loosening up in the morning, pain worsens as the day goes on. Sudden catching or giving way of knee joints is common. Worn hip and knee joints may become painful even to stand on. When cartilage is worn out down, the bones below thicken and reactive tissue or known as bony spurs form along joints margins. The pain involved in this can lead to a situation where activity is decreased leading to muscles weakening and as a result worsening the situation because they no longer support the effected joints as well. However even at this point it is best to keep moving as much as possible as this will help in relieving some of the symptoms.
The most commonly used medications at this point would usually be nonsteriodal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen or naproxen. NSAIDs are effective in relieving osteoarthritis pain and decreasing joint swelling and inflammation; however the down side with these is that they may cause stomach irritation.
In the final stage of this condition all the joint structures are affected. Healthy lubricating fluid is lost and the joint may fill with inflammatory fluids that stretch the joint capsule. This brings about swelling, stiffness and more pain. In some situations where stronger painkillers will not be effective replacement of the joint may be the best option.
Osteoarthritis is a progressive disease and can not be cured, however with proper medical guidance a lot can be done to keep the symptoms of this disease under control
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Why you Feeling Pain and Morning Stiffness in Joint When you Suffer from Osteoarthritis?
Osteoarthritis is more common in older people but young people are not free of suffering, showing few or no symptoms, for the simple act of walking or performing activities such as opening or closing a hand, writing, opening a door there are bumps or trauma.
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