Arthritis Symptoms And Treatment

Arthritis is a condition that causes joint inflammation and can lead to pain, swelling, stiffness, and limited movement. There are over 150 types of arthritis, and the cause can be unknown, genetic, or due to injury, infection, or disease.
Symptoms of arthritis include:
Pain, especially in the morning
Swelling
Stiffness
Redness and warmth of the skin around the joint
Limited ability to move the joint

early treatment can help prevent permanent joint damage. Treatments include:
Lifestyle changes: Losing weight, exercising regularly, and avoiding positions that strain joints
Medications: Acetaminophen, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), opioids, and disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs)
Heat and cold: Using heating pads or ice packs to relieve pain
Assistive devices: Canes, shoe inserts, walkers, raised toilet seats, and grab bars
Injections: Hyaluronic acid injections for osteoarthritis of the knee or shoulder

For more information consult our expert Dr Ritesh Khokhar at Fortis Hospital Mohali