One of the oldest, and most
common types of arthritis. It is characterized by the
breakdown of the joint’s cartilage. Cartilage is
the part of the joint that cushions the ends of bones. Cartilage
breakdown causes bones to rub against each other, causing pain
and loss of movement. Most commonly affecting middle-aged
and older people, osteoarthritis can range from very mild to
very severe. It affects hands and weight-bearing joints
such as knees, hips, feet
and the back.
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GRADUAL
AND SUBTLE ONSET OF DEEP ACHING JOINT PAIN
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WORSE
AFTER EXERCISE OR WEIGHT BEARING
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OFTEN
RELIEVED BY REST
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JOINT
SWELLING
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LIMITED
MOVEMENT
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MORNING
STIFFNESS
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GRATING
OF THE JOINT WITH MOTION
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JOINT
PAIN IN RAINY WEATHER
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THERE
MAY BE NO SYMPTOMS
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