Symptoms Of Osteoarthritis Questions

Hello lybrate user,
yes in some cases osteoarthritis is a part of aging as the intervening ligaments and cartilages that separate the knee joint start to degenerate and the underlying bone starts getting exposed and rubbing each other causing pain with simple movements like squatting.
Rest
avoid sqautting and sitting cross legged
hot water fomentation twice daily
knee caps use
quadriceps strengthening exercises (available on google image search)
weight reduction if po...more

Yes it is an aging process and yes there are tablets and exercises to reduce the process of osteoarthritis.

Sitting to long/standing too long in one place/restriction of movement is the main cause. Exposure to ac/low calcium level/excessive walking/traveling earlier are another causes.
You need to do morning walk and take balance diet/less intake of animal protein to stay fit.

Nobody gets osteoarthritis at 16. It's disease of ageing. Consult good orthopaedic surgeon to get proper diagnosis.

Yes osteoarthritis is a part of ageing and we can definitely reduce its effects by making certain life style changes

Osteoarthritis is definitely a part of ageing. One can prevent the pain and progression of osteoarthritis in many cases if you are taking precautions like: avoid squatting, avoid sitting cross-legged, avoid sitting on ground. Have one full walnut a day.

Hello
osteoarthritis is a multifactorial degenerative condition. Aging is one of the important non- modifiable factors.
Preventive measures
-appropriate weight for height
-active lifestyle
-involve in exercises like cycling, swimming, use stairs, walking etc
- take vitamin d and calcium adequately.

Osteoarthritis is a degenerative process commonly affecting knees among indian population. Genetic factors cannot be changed or prevented, but factors like weight gain, lack of exercise, vitamin deficiency can be easily corrected to prevent osteoarthritis.

Quadriceps exercises- lie straight, make a towel role and put it under the knee, press the keen against the role, hold it for 20 secs. Repeat 20 times twice a day. This will help relieve some pain. Core strengthening exercise- straight leg raised with toes turned outward, repeat 10 times, twice a day.
Hams stretching- lie straight, take the leg up, pull the feet towards yourself, with a elastic tube or normal belt. Repeat 10 times, twice a day.
Sports taping- stretch the tape from both e...more

Its a part of aging and to prevent it I will suggest you to do exercise on alternate days and avoid lassi , pickles etc and eat only freshly prepared home made food and drink water regularly