Osteoarthritis is joint inflammation. It is characterized by deterioration, wear and tear in the articular cartilages. As a result, joint destruction begins and joint swelling and pain occur. The disease is most common in the feet, knees, waist, hips and fingers. Osteoarthritis is 3 times more common in women and usually begins after the age of 60. It depends on excessive load on the joints.
How is osteoarthritis treated?
The aim of treatment in osteoarthritis is to relieve pain, stiffness and swelling in the joint and to ensure that the joint maintains its normal function. Paracetamol is the best medicine for osteoarthritis pain. It may be helpful to apply anti-inflammatory creams around the joint. In addition, applying an ice pack to the joint once or twice a day also reduces the pain. If the treatment is not sufficient, local anesthetic, cortisone and hyaluronic acid are injected into the knee joint.
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