Osteoarthritis Causes, Symptoms And Herbal Supplements

By Author: Dr Andrew Napier
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Among the over 100 types of arthritis, osteoarthritis is the most common one. It is also called degenerative arthritis because it implies the damaging of a cartilage. The cartilages are found between the bones of a joint for protecting them and they are made out of protein. Osteoarthritis is strongly connected with aging and it appears to be more common in women over 55 years old. Once we grow old, the "protein material" covering the extremities of the bones damages and those remain unprotected and more prone to inflammations.

The most common symptoms of osteoarthritis are joint pain and stiffness. This usually occurs in hands, feet, spine, hips and knees, but osteoarthritis can basically affect every joint in the body. Osteoarthritis symptoms are very unpleasant and the sufferer goes through very hard times. They can eventually lead to inability to move and, if left untreated, they worsen in time. Patients have also reported that the pains are more severe in the second part of the day than in the morning.

So far the causes of osteoarthritis are not fully clear and further research is needed. Osteoarthritis can ...
... classify into two main types: primary and secondary. The first name is used when the causes of the disease are not clear and the other one when osteoarthritis is the result of other medical condition. Studies have shown that primary osteoarthritis might be related with genetic predispositions, so it might be transmitted hereditary. Once the cartilage is damaged and it gets inflamed or it causes friction between the bones, pain and swelling occurs. Sometimes friction can also lead to spurs (deformed bones), which are very painful. Secondary osteoarthritis is the side effect of another medical condition. It is very frequent in obese people because the weight on the hips and knees is increased, but it can also happen in diabetes sufferers or in case of hormonal imbalance.

Since osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease, it means that in time it will become more and more severe and under no circumstances it should be left untreated. A doctor's appointment is compulsory in order to receive a sure diagnosis and appropriate treatment. Analgesic and non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs are usually prescribed for patients with osteoarthritis and, for those that are overweight, losing weight is also recommended. Special exercises indicated by a physician are also beneficial in reducing the joint's pain and stiffness. There are also natural supplements that reduce the inflammation and other osteoarthritis related symptoms. They need to be used only after making sure that they don't interact with prescribed medication. You can try herbal supplements like Rumatone Gold capsules and massage oil.

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