Osteoarthritis Topic Guide
Osteoarthritis: Osteoarthritis is not a single disease but rather the end result of a variety of disorders leading to the structural or functional failure of 1 or more of your joints.
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Arthritis Arthritis is inflammation of the joints. Causes include injury, abnormal metabolism (such as gout), inheritance (such as in osteoarthritis), infections (such as in the arthritis of Lyme disease), and an overactive immune system (such as rheumatoid arthritis [RA] and systemic lupus erythematosus). Symptoms of arthritis include pain and limited joint function. Treatment may include pain medications, pain-relieving creams, and dietary supplements.
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Viewer Comments & ReviewsOsteoarthritis - SymptomsThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:The symptoms of osteoarthritis can vary greatly from patient to patient. What were your symptoms at the onset of your disease? Osteoarthritis - TreatmentThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What was the treatment for your osteoarthritis? |
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