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Signs That You Could Be Developing Arthritis

Do you wake up in the morning and experience swelling, stiffness or pain in any of your joints? Do you also find that you are not able to move as easily or freely as usual because your joints are too stiff or swollen? If this pain or stiffness gets worse when you are less active, or if it lasts an hour or more once you’ve woken up, you should be aware that these are some of the signs of arthritis. This joint disease could affect just one of your joints or several.

  • Joint pain

Arthritis is one of the most common causes of joint pain. There are two main types of arthritis, namely rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is mostly age-related, and symptoms will generally start to appear between the ages of 40 and 45. This form of arthritis develops as a result of the breakdown of cartilage between joints, which means that there is no longer any form of cushioning between the bones. This breakdown often leads to one or more of the signs of arthritis mentioned above, becoming prevalent in your hips, knees, hands or wrists, as these are the joints most affected by this type of arthritis.

  • Joint movement

You’ll find joints in your body wherever two bones meet, such as your fingers, toes, hips, or elbows. When you consult with an orthopedic surgeon, they’ll advise you that keeping active is vital to maintain healthy joints. Arthritis can occasionally lead to a severely limited range of motion because your joints become so stiff, swollen, and painful that you may begin avoiding physical activity. It is far better to arrange for arthritis treatment in Houston early on, rather than waiting until you have become physically incapacitated when there may be fewer treatments available to you that don’t involve surgery.

  • What to do when you feel the symptoms

If you have begun to experience any signs of arthritis regularly, it’s advisable for you to make an appointment to see an orthopedic surgeon. Your joints have become inflamed because your body is reacting to some form of injury or disease. There are instances where arthritis can lead to painful and permanent disability, so it is far better to seek arthritis treatment in Houston before it’s too late. You will have access to a range of treatment options, depending on the severity of your arthritis.

  • Options to help with arthritis

There may come a time when treatments such as splints or pain medication are no longer sufficient in dealing with your arthritis. At this stage, you may want to consider arthrodesis. Arthrodesis is a surgical procedure where joint ossification between two bones is artificially induced and is most often performed on joints in the hand, ankle, foot or spine.

Dr. Vivek Kushwaha is a renowned and highly-experienced orthopedic surgeon who is certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. If you need arthritis treatment in Houston, you should make an appointment to see Dr. Kushwaha – the sooner you can begin with the treatment, the sooner you’ll start feeling relief from the painful symptoms of arthritis.

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