Osteoarthritis Treatment | Chennai | Medavakkam | Sithalapakkam | Tambaram | Perumbakkam | Dr Sheela Homeo
Homeopathy Treatment For Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis is one of the types of arthritis that is caused due to degeneration and eventually loss of the cartilage of joints. Cartilage is a tissue that covers the inside of the joints and acts as a cushion between the two bones forming a joint. When the cartilage starts undergoing degeneration, the bone becomes inflamed as its protective covering is lost. This causes pain during weight bearing activities such as standing, walking, etc. Osteoarthritis (OA) occurs more often as we age. Before age 45, osteoarthritis affects males more frequently. After 55 years of age, it occurs more frequently in females. Joint pain can cripple movement along with the distress it causes. Causes: Old age Obesity Joint injuries Repeated stress on joints Genetics Bone deformities Certain metabolic diseases Symptoms of Osteoarthritis: The common symptoms of Osteoarthritis: Heberden's nodes Pain and stiffness of the affected joint Swelling and warmth of the