The rubbing causes pain, swelling and loss of motion of the joint. Over time, the joint may lose its normal shape. People with osteoarthritis often have joint pain and reduced motion. Unlike some other forms of arthritis, osteoarthritis affects only joints and not internal organs.
Rheumatoid arthritis, the second most common form of arthritis
affects other parts of the body besides the joints. Osteoarthritis is the
common type of arthritis among all women who has crossed 50 years.
Osteoarthritis can occur in any joint. It occurs most often in the hands,
knees, hips and spine. Younger people sometimes can get osteoarthritis
primarily from joint injuries. The term Osteo means bone and arthritis means
pain, which is nothing but pain in the bone is called as osteoarthritis.
There are some warning signs of osteoarthritis like
stiffness in a joint, swelling in joints, sound of Bone rubbing on bone.
Doctors often combine treatments to fit a patient's needs, lifestyle and
health. To build fitness has some healthy eating habits on a regular basis.
