Knee osteoarthritis is one of the common bone and joint diseases that many people encounter. The disease is often difficult to detect in the early stages and difficult to cure completely when it becomes chronic. If in the past, this disease was often called “old age disease”, in recent years, the number of people with the disease is showing signs of getting younger. This is an alarming sign, everyone needs to be vigilant to avoid dangerous complications that can occur if not treated promptly.
Causes of knee osteoarthritis
Knee osteoarthritis is not only found in the elderly but is increasingly common in young people due to unscientific lifestyles. Some of the main causes include:
- Age: As you get older, the cartilage’s ability to regenerate decreases, leading to degeneration.
- Gender: Women are at higher risk, especially after the age of 55, due to weak ligaments and the habit of wearing high heels.
- Overweight: Excess weight puts great pressure on the joints, causing cartilage to wear away quickly.
- Injury: Accidents that damage the cartilage, if not treated promptly, can easily lead to degeneration.
- Genetics: People with a family history of osteoarthritis are at higher risk.
- Overexertion: Heavy labor and high-intensity exercise increase the risk of degeneration.
- Poor nutrition and unhealthy lifestyle: Lack of essential nutrients or alcohol abuse can damage cartilage.
- Underlying diseases: Gout, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis also contribute to the degeneration.
Determining the correct cause helps the doctor to come up with a more effective treatment regimen.
Symptoms of knee osteoarthritis
Knee osteoarthritis progresses through many stages with different manifestations:
Early stage: The articular cartilage begins to be damaged, sometimes there is mild pain, discomfort when moving but it does not affect daily activities much.
Middle stage: The pain is more obvious when walking, running a lot, or standing for a long time. The joint shows signs of stiffness when not moving for a long time, especially in the morning.
Damage stage: The space between the bones narrows, the cartilage is worn away, causing pain to appear more often, especially when moving vigorously. The patient may have stiff joints after waking up or sitting for a long time, even joint swelling.
Severe stage: Symptoms become severe, pain is constant even when resting, joints are less flexible, causing difficulty in walking and daily activities.
Early detection helps treatment to be more effective. If there are unusual signs, visit a doctor promptly to prevent the disease from progressing.
Prevention of knee osteoarthritis
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