Obesity is
generally on a rise among Indians and therefore becoming a health
concern. We all know obese person is always at an increasing risk of
developing various other health problems. Among all these problems which
is always linked to obesity is Osteoarthritis.Osteoarthritis is a joint disorder in which the cartilage or cushion between the joints becomes worn out or damaged, which leads to pain. The primary symptoms to identify Osteoarthritis are pain and stiffness in joints especially after waking up in the morning and after resting, weakness in joint muscles, mildly swollen joints, reduced joint movements and cracking sounds from the joints. If any of these symptoms are observed by you, do get yourself examined. Clinical diagnosis of Osteoarthritis involves X-ray and MRI of the affected joint.
Though, the causes behind the occurrence of this ailment may vary from
aging to joint injury but in some cases, even genetic factors are
involved. But, obesity is undeniably a prominent factor causing
Osteoarthritis.
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