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Pain is a significant symptom of arthritis. Along with commonly prescribed painkillers, surgeries and other medical interventions, there are also a number of complementary approaches specialists use that can decrease inflammation, reduce pain and promote overall health.
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The recommendations were updated to take into account the latest studies and better ways to weigh medical evidence developed since the last recommendations were issued in 2000. Important new additions (aside from the hand OA recommendations) include recommendations on the use of glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, opioids and topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs.
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The link between diet and arthritis has yet to be proven scientifically, but there are certain nutritional recommendations that doctors believe are helpful in the management of symptoms and prevention of further deterioration.
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Arthritis is a very common disease seen in the
elderly. It is of two types: Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid arthritis.
Osteoarthritis is the most common one and occurs after the age of 40 but
rheumatoid arthritis can occur at any age. The latter is more disastrous as it
destroys the ligaments and tendons that join the bones and muscles.
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Arthritis is inflammation of a joint. It often results in pain, limitation of movement and deformity. Osteoarthritis is the most common type of knee arthritis. It is also called degenerative joint disease being characterized by progressive thinning. Fraying and wearing away of the tough, smooth, glistening cartilage which covers the surfaces of the joint that move over each other.
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a type of degenerative joint disorder, which manifests as a failure of a diarthrodial joint. Often described as �Wear and tear�, osteorathritis, involves a complex degeneration of the joints. In fact the main problem in osteorathritis is the degeneration of the articular cartilage that covers the joint.
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The major complaint by individuals who have arthritis is joint pain. Pain is often a constant and may be localized to the joint affected.
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