Osteoarthritis is a type of joint damage.
Signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis include pain in the affected joints that occurs after repetitive use. Since the condition can affect many different joints, this can lead to hand pain, hip pain, knee pain, lower back pain, neck pain, or any kind of joint pain. Other associated symptoms and signs include joint swelling, joint stiffness, joint creaking or crackling, and loss of range of motion. Joint deformity can occur in severe cases.
Causes of osteoarthritis
Aging, wear and tear on the joints, inherited conditions, and injury from trauma or disease cause osteoarthritis. OA causes the breakdown and eventual loss of cartilage in the joints. Osteoarthritis occurs more frequently with advancing age and occurs in different locations throughout the body.
Other osteoarthritis (oa) symptoms and signs
- Crackling Joints
- Hand Pain
- Hip Pain
- Joint Deformity
- Joint Pain
- Joint Stiffness
- Knee Pain
- Limping
- Loss of Range of Motion
- Lower Back Pain
- Neck Pain
- Swollen Joints
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Examples of Medications for Osteoarthritis (OA) Symptoms and Signs
- acetaminophen
- aspirin
- betamethasone
- boswellia
- capsicum
- celecoxib (Celebrex)
- ColciGel (colchicinum 4X)
- comfrey
- Duexis (ibuprofen and famotidine)
- duloxetine
- grape seed extract
- hyaluronic acid (Restylane, Perlane)
- hydrocodone (Zohydro ER)
- hydrocortisone
- ibuprofen
- ibuprofen (NSAID)
- meloxicam
- Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM)
- naproxen
- nettle
- Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
- Otezla (apremilast) Side Effects, Warnings, and Drug Interactions
- Oxycodone for Pain (OxyContin, Roxicodone, Oxecta, Oxaydo, Xtampza ER, Roxybond)
- Pennsaid (diclofenac sodium)
- prednisone
- Side Effects of Celebrex (celecoxib)
- Side Effects of Feldene (piroxicam)
- tramadol
- triamcinolone
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- Vivlodex (meloxicam)
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