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Osteoarthritis
Diagnosed with osteoarthritis recently, Is it curable. If not, what are the precautions to be taken.
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I dont understnd hiw people like u learn some medICO word and use it without mentioning area symptoms ...i mean any medical word is not curable dear. Is causes and symptms revovers .thast all..
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plz write down your area of discmfrt ..area of restrictions.. writing just osteoarthritis... will not helpful fr u .
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Apply Hot Fomentation twice daily.
Avoid bending in front.
Postural Correction- Sit Tall, Walk Tall.
Extension Exercises x 15 times x twice daily - lying on tummy, take left arm up for 3 seconds, then bring it down, right arm up for 3 seconds, bring down. Bring right leg up, hold for 3 seconds, bring it down. Then right leg up and hold for 3 seconds and bring it down. Repeat twice a day- 10 times. Bhujang Asana -- Lie flat on your stomach, keeping the palms out, bend the neck backward, take a deep breath and while holding it for 6 seconds, raise the chest up. Release breath and relax your body. Repeat the exercise 15 times twice daily.
Core Strengthening Exercises- Straight Leg Raised With Toes Turned Outward, repeat 10 times, twice a day.
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Dear client
In osteoarthritis:
Exercises are very essential:quadriceps strengthening,isometric exercises,stretching exercises ,swimming
2.weight control
3vid d supplements are essential
4. Physiotherapy for pain relief and rehabilitation.
5.ergonomic advice :do not use Indian styled toilet.
Cross leg sitting is harmful.
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Physiotherapy rehabilitation is necessary: all knee exercises are important
1.heat therapy increases blood flow and decreases stiffness
2.hydrotherapy
3. Strengthening exercises
4.flexibility exercises
5. (electro therapy)for pain management
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U can't reverse. But u can control pain by avoiding few things
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Physiotherapy treatment and quadriceps exercises and calcium supplement
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Osteoarthritis(OA) at 42 years is not common.
In OA, cartilage gets eroded due to various reasons. Cartilage doesn't have the capacity to heal. As a result, there are no medications that can bring it back to normal. There are many supplements but when body doesn't heal the cartilage, it's very doubtful if these supplements will work at all.
Avoiding activity even if you did have arthritis is not a very good idea. The best way to deal with arthritis is to replace impact activities with non-impact activities like cycling or swimming. If at all you want to do running use the bare foot running technique. Activity will also help keep your weight under control. In terms of diet, reduce all white substances like rice, sugar, sweets. Replace with brown food like oats, muesli or brown bread, and plenty of salads and fruits.
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If you have an xray and don't want to post it publicly, you can mail it to bdbaruah[at]orthodoc[dot]in for a second opinion.
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Thanks for asking the query.
Osteoarthritis is not curable. You can avoid further wear and tear of the cartilage by keeping your weight under control, staying active and being flexible. If you are playing any sports then avoid playing sports like football or basketball. Badminton or tennis played gently are good.
Lastly who has diagnosed you with arthritis and how has this diagnosis been reached? It may be just a flare up of cartilage irritation.
Hope this helps.
Dr Vinu Raj
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
MBBS MRCS FRCS(Trauma&Orth)
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Dr. Kavin Khatri
Orthopedist
10 yrs exp
Faridkot
Start with knee strengthening exercises. Sending you the link of the same below
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.technoherpes.kneepain
Or you can search " knee pain relieving exercises by Dr kavin khatri" on google playstore
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