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(Created page with "* Osteoarthritis presents with pain, stiffness and swelling of the joint, difficulty bearing weight, decreased movement or range of movement. 600px|right * Pain or aching. * Stiffness. * Decreased range of motion (or flexibility). * Swelling. ==What are the causes of osteoarthritis?== * Osteoarthritis is caused by damage or breakdown of joint cartilage between bones which is usually related to overuse, obesity, and some genetics. ==What are...") |
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* Increasing physical activity. | * Increasing physical activity. | ||
* Physical therapy with muscle strengthening exercises. | * Physical therapy with muscle strengthening exercises. | ||
* Weight loss. | * [[Weight loss]]. | ||
* Medications, including over-the-counter pain relievers and prescription drugs. | * Medications, including over-the-counter pain relievers and prescription drugs. | ||
* Supportive devices such as crutches or canes. | * Supportive devices such as crutches or canes. | ||
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==Can I prevent arthritis?== | ==Can I prevent arthritis?== | ||
* You can reduce your risk of getting some types of arthritis by changing risk factors you can control. Risk factors you can control include overweight and obesity, joint injuries, and smoking. | * You can reduce your risk of getting some types of arthritis by changing risk factors you can control. Risk factors you can control include overweight and obesity, joint injuries, and smoking. | ||
==Osteoarthritis - benefits of losing weight== | ==Osteoarthritis - benefits of losing weight== | ||
* Osteoarthritis is a common joint disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by the breakdown of joint cartilage, leading to pain, stiffness, and reduced range of motion. While there is no cure for osteoarthritis, managing weight can provide significant benefits for those who are affected by it. | * Osteoarthritis is a common joint disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by the breakdown of joint cartilage, leading to pain, stiffness, and reduced range of motion. While there is no cure for osteoarthritis, managing weight can provide significant benefits for those who are affected by it. | ||
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* * Plenty of fruits and vegetables | * * Plenty of fruits and vegetables | ||
* * Lean proteins such as chicken, fish, and beans | * * Lean proteins such as chicken, fish, and beans | ||
* * Healthy fats from sources such as avocado, nuts, and olive oil | * * Healthy fats from sources such as avocado, nuts, and olive oil | ||
* * W8MD encourages limiting processed foods and sugar, as well as keeping an eye on portion sizes to help with weight loss. | * * W8MD encourages limiting processed foods and sugar, as well as keeping an eye on portion sizes to help with weight loss. | ||