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Osteoarthritis is a breakdown of cartilage, a material that eases the friction in your joints. It can happen in any joints but usually the thumbs, hips, knee, toes etc.
The risk factors include:
- Older people
- Injury
- Obesity etc.
The joints usually present as being stiff and painful, The foods to avoid when one has osteoarthritis include:
- Sugary alcohol
- Salt
- Saturated fats and trans fats
- Refined carbs..
The management of osteoarthritis include:
1. Medication; Drugs like NSAIDS such as ibuprofen, naproxen can help reduce swelling and pains in the joints. Also, analgesics can as well help.
2. Lifestyle management such as physical exercise, heat and cold therapy, weight loss management, ice packs, use of menthol, etc...
3. Therapy such as hydrotherapy, stretching, physical therapy, acupuncture, etc.
4. Physiotherapy help reduce pain and maintain joint movement.
Pharm G