Thursday, March 22, 2018

Osteoarthritis - Symptoms and Risk Factors


Ellen Scharaga of Melville, NY, serves Alegria Specialty Pharmacy in her capacity as an operational consultant. The pharmacy offers patients high-touch service. Ellen Scharaga helps in the delivery of new treatments for a range of conditions, including HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C, and arthritis. 

Osteoarthritis, the most prevalent type of arthritis, occurs when the cartilage at the ends of the bones becomes worn down. The hands, lower back, neck, knees, and hips are the most typically affected areas. Early warning signs include pain, stiffness, a grating sound or sensation in the joint, and a loss of flexibility. Bone spurs, which take the form of hard lumps around affected joints, may also develop.

It is more likely for women to develop osteoarthritis than men. The presence of other diseases, engagement in occupations that place stress on certain joints, and bone deformities all elevate the risk of osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis has no cure. However, treatment can help one to manage the pain and slow the condition’s development.

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