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Osteoarthritis (Arthritis of Hands, Knees, Hips) | Causes, Risk Factors, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis, caused by wear and tear or overuse of a particular joint. There are a variety of risk factors for getting osteoarthritis, including increasing age, vitamin D deficiency and previous injuries. In this lesson, we discuss the differences between primary and secondary osteoarthritis, the risk factors for getting primary osteoarthritis, the pathophysiology behind why it occurs, the signs and symptoms, how it’s diagnosed and how it’s treated.

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  1. Organic Castor oil folks. My knuckle was that inflamed and swollen on my hand and painfull. Don't just rub it on the arthritis. I got a soft bandage and soaked it in castor oil – Wrapped it round my finger sealed in tape for 2 nights running.. Amazing! I haven't used it since. I can bend my knuckle again and no pain. Do this for knees etc.. Castor oil is great

  2. I am 40 and have early Arthritis or just a mild one, instead of taking NSAIDS, I apply a lot of mustard or Olive oil massage at night and change of diet helps. No more swellings and stiffness in the morning.

  3. Within a month, I suddenly had severe pain in my toes, plantar, ankles, knees, elbows, wrists and fingers. Every step was agony. And I was beginning to lose my sense of touch, unable to open a bottle cap. Xrays made of everywhere I hurt. The Rheumatologist said he had good news – I had osteoarthritis. I asked what I could do to lessen the pain and prevent more problems like my current ones. He said "nothing" and offered an rx for pain pills. My D.O. suggested I might have a problem causing so much inflammation at once. But, it would take dedication on my part to stick with giving up salt, sugar, meats, processed foods, etc. I tried her suggested "plant based" diet and all my pain symptoms went away within 30 days! Over time I learned that if I "cheat", I will feel the pain in my joints within 6-12 hours. Not having the pain IS worth it. I recently met a woman in her 30's who had her lower large intestine "burst" and destroyed her gall bladder! A doctor in the small north TX area where she lives recommended no store bought meats or processed foods. She lives on a farm. She is OK to eat the vegetables and animals they raise on their farm. – Made me wonder if she (and I) are allergic to all the chemicals the food industry used to speed weight gain, maturity, fattening the animals up, etc. Could they be the cause of her and my tragic experiences? (Since going on a plant based diet, no relapse for me in the last 3 years!)

  4. Is the treatment for OA different if it caused by Wilson’s disease? I have known I have it since 26, I am 41 and over the past two years significant pain/arthritis in hands wrists and elbows. It’s getting worse rapidly. Any suggestions? Thx

  5. You did not mention the big part that hormones TSH and DHEA , estrogen- progesterone- testosterone -melontonin and cortisol could be unbalanced an imbalance in any of these hormones above or below the optimal level is catabolic and could be the cause of the breaking down of the cartridge between the bones. Recent studies have found this connection.
    Getting my hormone levels checked is going to be one of my 1st steps to conquering this disease that is called arthritis

  6. I developed significant joint degeneration in my CMC joints in both hands by the age of 50.
    Major loss of hand grip strength. My employment seems to be an major factor. Many years of working front desk in a medical office answering telephones all day long….reach and grab motion.

  7. Great info, thanks for this summary and pointing toward additional, related topics. The compare/contrast of different joint pain conditions was especially critical for education. 👍

  8. I went on a keto diet for my osteoarthritis knee. My weight loss caused my knee to hurt and crunch more. When I gained back weight and ate some sugar and carbs it actually felt better with less pain. Eating some squares of dark chocolate at night helped immensely. It seems counterintuitive but for me it is easier to walk. Now if I gain a lot of weight, I'm sure it would hurt worse. When I lost 50 lbs on Keto, I felt lighter but my knee hurt and crunched lower and my bones hurt like a sinking giving out feeling. Why, I don't know?

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