Osteoarthritis: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Osteoarthritis Ayurvedic Treatment

Osteoarthritis is considered one of the common long-lasting chronic joint disorders that affect any joints of the body especially the joints that bear the weight of the body such as knees and feet. The most common joints are affected with Osteoarthritis. Where there is an ending to the bones, there they are covered with a protective tissue called Cartilage. Whenever there is a breakdown or loss of the cartilage of one or more weight-bearing joints, then this issue occurs which results due to degenerative changes in cartilage. Cartilage provides a cushion between joints of bones. When this condition gets affected due to age, weight, and injury pain starts to occur in joints. This commonly occurs to an obese person.

With obesity, there is an increase in mechanical stress on joint hence cartilage get inflamed. Crystals deposits in cartilage in gout can also cause Osteoarthritis. In the hip joint, it is related to structural abnormality of joint.

Causes of Osteoarthritis

Age Factor-With aging when the water content of cartilage increases, degeneration of cartilage occurs due to the biologic process.
Degeneration of Cartilage-In day-to-day life, cartilage begins to degenerate by flaking forming tiny crevasses.
Injury-Injury to knee joint mechanically irritates and inflame cartilage cause pain and swelling.
Cushion loss-leads to friction in both joints hence limiting mobility.
Obesity-An obese person will always be more prone to suffer from Osteoarthritis as the cartilage of the knees is unable to handle the weight of the body.

Symptoms of Osteoarthritis

Pain in Joints-Most common symptom is pain in the joint. The joints involved are the knee, hip, ankle, foot, wrist, and shoulders.
Swelling /Inflammation-Later swelling develop with pain over the affected joint with warmth or inflammation.
Stiffness-Sometimes there is so much stiffness that it gets hard to even move fingers and toes.
Cracking Sound-Cracking of the affected joint is heard with the movement of the specific joint.
Numbness-Osteoarthritis of the spine leads to spur or osteophytes formation and irritates spinal nerve which leads to tingling and numbness in limbs. Symptoms vary from person some even develop degeneration of joints some show only crepitus. Osteoarthritis is characterized by a degenerative change in cartilage

Benefits of Ayurvedic Treatment for Osteoarthritis

Patients with OA of the knee or hip should avoid prolonged standing, kneeling, and squatting
An Obese person should reduce their body weight as the knee joint is the first one to get affected as it can bear only a specified weight.
Warm oil application is quite helpful in non-inflammatory conditions in Osteoarthritis.
If your posture is incorrect and a problem occurs due to it, then Ayurveda helps to correct posture through Yoga and Exercises.
Ayurveda offers a safe, beneficial, and effective treatment to treat Osteoarthritis

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Faq's

What happens if Osteoarthritis is left untreated?

OA gets worsens with time. Cartilage becomes more degenerative thus causes spurs or osteophytes.

Can early OA be cured by Ayurveda?

Yes, it can be cured at every stage by monitoring health issues like Obesity and diabetes. Early symptoms should never be ignored and treated timely. Diet and lifestyle modifications also help in early recovery. Dr. Sharda Ayurveda is one of the fastest-growing clinic in India, traditional medicines which are used have evidence for its effectiveness is satisfactory.

Does cold weather affects OA?

Changing weather conditions do affects OA. It is observed that cold and snowy weather leads to an increase in pain in joints. It is actually due to barometric pressure which leads to joint discomfort

What are the bad foods for OA?

Refined sugar, salt, Rice Saturated fat, and trans fat, Dairy products, Alcohol, and smoke. One should always maintain a distance from this food while ongoing Ayurvedic treatment.

What is the main cause of OA?

Osteoarthritis is primarily caused by the wear and tear of cartilage which is rubbery material in between joints and avoids friction in joints. If there is any destruction in cartilage that will lead to Osteoarthritis

Is Desi ghee good for osteoarthritis?

Ghee is one of the mandatory food items you need if you have joint pain, arthritis. It helps in reducing inflammation, lubricates joints, and also helps in reducing joint stiffness caused by arthritis. It helps in the generation of the lost synovial fluid in joints

What are the different stages of osteoarthritis?

Osteoarthritis has generally 4 stages that are divided as-

Stage 1 – Minor Stage-It is the minor wear and tear in the joints.
Stage 2 – Mild Stage- Bone spurs become noticeable.
Stage 3 – Moderate Stage- Moderate Cartilage gets affected.
Stage 4 –Severe Stage- The patient feels extreme pain.

What can I do to prevent Osteoarthritis to get worse?

Timely treatment helps in early recovery. The ayurvedic course of treatment may take a little extra time for recovery but the results are excellent. Dr. Sharda Ayurveda provides the bestOsteoarthritis treatment in India. With some dietary and lifestyles changes, one can save themselves from disease to get worsen.

How is Obesity one of the causes of Osteoarthritis?

Obesity is one of the risk factors for Osteoarthritis especially for the Knee joint as the extra weight of the body will directly harm the knee joints because it is the Knees that have the weight burden of the body.

What are the major organs affected by Osteoarthritis?

Weight-bearing joints such as knees, feet, and hips are commonly affected with Osteoarthritis. It also hampers the functioning of the Hands, lower back, and neck.