Arthritis is a general term used for conditions that cause joint pain, stiffness, swelling, and other joint symptoms. Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common type of arthritis. In joints with OA, the protective cartilage between bones starts to wear away. This allows the bones to rub together, which can cause pain and stiffness.
Some of the common signs of arthritis are:
This is not a complete list of all possible symptoms
Only your doctor can diagnose whether what you have is arthritis.
Your arthritis is caused by a combination of risk factors that are unique to you. Some of them–age, genetics, previous injuries, and overuse of certain joints–are things you can’t really do anything about.
But you can change other factors–like weak joint muscles, lack of exercise, and continued joint wear and tear due to excess weight.
Regular exercise may reduce your joint pain and help improve joint health.
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