Lifestyle Desk: Osteoarthritis of the knee or knee pain is not only due to degenerative diseases but can also be due to various reasons. These pains are observed a little more during this time of winter. For example, rheumatoid arthritis, septic arthritis, gout, psoriatic arthritis etc. However, most knee pain is usually caused by bone or bone loss .
Bone joints have a type of adhesive substance inside them, which makes it easier for the joint to move. This disease occurs when this fluid dries up. As a result of the abnormal reactions, the symptoms of the disease gradually appear. Early stages include mild warmth, swelling, pain, and later severe pain when moving the knee. If this continues, the patient's knees will lose their ability to walk.
This disease can occur due to hormonal changes when the menstrual cycle stops in women, usually after the age of 40. Since the main cause of this disease is erosion problem, the main treatment is physiotherapy. In addition to diagnosis, doctors provide treatment with shortwave diathermy, infrared radiation, and exercise.
