Leena woke up to find her knees wobbly. It was painful for her to stretch her leg for a minute. Then she became okay. This had become a daily phenomenon and Leena decided to consult her Doctor. The Doctor asked her to get her X-ray done for the knee joint. The diagnosis: Osteoarthritis.
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Osteoarthritis is the breakdown of cartilage, a spongy protein that covers the ends of the bones within a joint. Normal cartilage helps with shock absorption by serving as a cushion at the ends of the bones. The cartilage as the fluid within the joint allows for smooth joint movement. As osteoarthritis progresses, the space between [...]
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Gout is just one of the many forms of arthritis, an affection of the joints that can be found in millions of people. Gout is the most encountered type of arthritis, and it manifests as an attack that usually appears during the night. The joint that is affected by the gout attack is the one [...]
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Chronic Bursitis is an ailment caused by inflammation of the bursa. The bursa is a sac of lubricating fluid used to reduce friction between the tendons and the bones (the joint). It is caused by recurring activity that places too much strain on the joint. Over use of the joint along with bad posture makes [...]
In the United States, one in three adults suffer from some form of chronic joint pain. Most of these joint pain problems can be reduced or avoided completely with just some basic changes in our everyday lifestyles. This article is designed to give you tips and advice that can help.
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