Symptoms
Osteo arthritis is a condition of the body in which the bones are affected by diminishing cartledge . It happens when the body is not able to produce new cartilage fast enough to repair the cartilage that naturally breaks down. The result is that the bones of the joint don't have enough cartilage to protect them from rubbing together, so it causes severe pain. While medical professionals aren't certain of the exact causes, they know that a number of things, such as genetics, weight, aging, and joint injury contribute to it. Here are a few signs and symptoms , if you believe you might have osteo arthritis. Pain, swelling, and stiffness Inflammation is one of the ways that we know something is wrong with our bodies. Most maladies involve some form of inflammation. It can cause pain, as the workings of the joint are stretched and can even cause noticeable swelling in the knee. Some medical professionals recommend that pain is the body's way of telling us there is a problem th