{"id":6787,"date":"2020-06-15T10:19:04","date_gmt":"2020-06-15T04:49:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.askdrshah.com\/blog\/?p=6787"},"modified":"2020-06-15T10:19:04","modified_gmt":"2020-06-15T04:49:04","slug":"get-know-osteoarthritis-homeopathy-can-help","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.askdrshah.com\/blog\/get-know-osteoarthritis-homeopathy-can-help\/","title":{"rendered":"Get To Know About Osteoarthritis And How Homeopathy Can Help"},"content":{"rendered":"

Osteoarthritis is arthritis that results when the flexible part, which is present at the end of the bone gets worn out due to the overuse of the joint or due to the old age. Mostly, it results due to the wear and tear of the cartilage. This discomforting condition develops when the cartilage starts accumulating more water and its protein content becomes less.<\/p>\n

Symptoms of Osteoarthritis:<\/strong><\/p>\n

In osteoarthritis, the pain in the joints affects the patient as the movement becomes difficult. Stiffness of joints may develop because the movement is not easy due to the erosion of cartilage. Also,\u00a0the\u00a0inflammation and swelling of the joint can be observed and movement becomes restricted. There is tenderness over the affected joints, and\u00a0the joints may feel hot on touch.<\/p>\n

Which are <\/strong>Major Joints <\/strong>That May Get A<\/strong>ffected?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Usually, knee joints, finger joints, spine, and hip joints are some of the major joints which may get affected due to osteoarthritis.<\/p>\n

Why <\/strong>I<\/strong>s <\/strong>I<\/strong>t <\/strong>D<\/strong>ifferent than <\/strong>R<\/strong>heumatoid Arthritis?<\/strong><\/p>\n

There exists a significant difference between Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis. The main difference is that Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease, which means our very own immunity works against us and causes disease. And, Osteoarthritis is mainly resulting due to the wear and tear of joints due to their overuse which occurs mostly during the old age.<\/p>\n

Diagnosis<\/strong> of Osteoarthritis:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Osteoarthritis can be diagnosed by doing an X-ray, MRI scan, and ruling out RA by doing blood tests for RA factor.<\/p>\n

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Management<\/strong> of Osteoarthritis:<\/strong><\/p>\n

With some simple practices and tips, you can manage osteoarthritis. Here are some tips for you to follow if you happen to suffer from osteoarthritis.<\/p>\n