Primary Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis and is also known as osteoarthritis. In this form of arthritis, the cartilage that covers the ends of bones that connect to the joint wears away, exposing bone and causing pain. This condition may also involve a decrease in the amount of joint fluid called synovial fluid that protects the joint, and changes in ligaments and muscles that stabilize the joint.

What is the primary osteoarthritis?

Osteoarthritis in its primary stage has no identifiable cause directly, but is often considered one of the diseases associated with aging. Scientific research indicates that the chances of becoming the most osteoarthritis with age. Because people age, water accumulates in the joints that affects the protein structure of cartilage. Accordingly, the cartilage in the joints degenerate until eventually they become brittle and ventilation.

Osteoarthritis - Cause

Excess weight puts extra pressure on joints, particularly the large weight-bearing joints such as knees, hips, and balls of feet. Experts estimate that every pounds 1 (0.5 kg) average body weight of at least 3 lbs (1.4 kg) of stress on the knee joint, and even more in the hip joint. Studies show that weight loss can reduce the symptoms of osteoarthritis of the knee or the risk of developing these symptoms.

Osteoarthritis is caused by two main reasons: 1) The trauma of joints and / or 2) a main body chemistry alkaline. If you were to support a trauma of a given joint and body part misalignment and damage sustained, possibly this joint wears out if specific measures are not taken.

diseases: the presence of other associated diseases, infections, diabetes, and various other forms of dissemination of arthritis such as rheumatoid arthritis or gout

Genetics: family history of osteoarthritis or congenital malformations of the joints, spine, or leg abnormalities

Osteoarthritis Symptoms

Joint pain in rainy weather

Deep pain, joint pain that worsens after exercise or putting weight on it and is relieved by rest

Bony enlargements and osteophyte formation

crackling crepitation (, grinding noise with movement)

joint effusion (swelling)

Diagnosis

Osteoarthritis is often able to be diagnosed by its characteristic symptoms of pain, reduced movement and / or deformity. Osteoarthritis can be confirmed by radiography. The common x-ray findings include narrowing of joint space between bones, cartilage loss and bone spurs or bone spurs.

Blood tests can be used to exclude other possible conditions, but they can not diagnose osteoarthritis.

Treatment of osteoarthritis

Acetaminophen (Tylenol): It has been demonstrated as effective as nonsteroidal drugs in the treatment of pain of osteoarthritis of the knee. Individuals must maintain their dose of acetaminophen less than 2000 mg per day in higher doses could cause kidney disease.

Although there is little evidence of the effectiveness of complementary therapies in the treatment of osteoarthritis, 60 percent of people with all forms of arthritis have used or are using one type or another. If you have severe side effects after a drug you may find acupuncture or reflexology helpful in relieving pain.