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What Are The Symptoms Of Degenerative Joint Disease?
Hi I am a female age 51 and was just diagnosed with OA, degenerative joint disease in the knees... I have been experiencing a persistent dull pain lower back leftside...does not appear to be swollen... how do I know if it s degenerative disc, muscle spasm or tear or.....
Good Evening, Thanks for given information,According to your joint symptoms and recently diagnosed with OA ,has COMPLICATIONS of degenerative joints. Signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis include: Pain. Your joint may hurt during or after movement. Tenderness. Your joint may feel tender when you apply light pressure to it. Stiffness. ... Loss of flexibility. ... Grating sensation. ... Bone spurs. Risk factors Old age obesity Bone deformity . Women are more likely to develop osteoarthritis, Complications Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease that worsens over time. Joint pain and stiffness may become severe enough to make daily tasks difficult.
Some people are no longer able to work. When joint pain is this severe, doctors may suggest joint replacement surgery. you need to check URIC ACID RA FACTOR ANA VITAMIN D,CALCIUM LEVEL advise to consult with Rheumatologist Thanks for consult Regards, Dr,Naeem. MD
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What Are The Symptoms Of Degenerative Joint Disease?
Good Evening, Thanks for given information,According to your joint symptoms and recently diagnosed with OA ,has COMPLICATIONS of degenerative joints. Signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis include: Pain. Your joint may hurt during or after movement. Tenderness. Your joint may feel tender when you apply light pressure to it. Stiffness. ... Loss of flexibility. ... Grating sensation. ... Bone spurs. Risk factors Old age obesity Bone deformity . Women are more likely to develop osteoarthritis, Complications Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease that worsens over time. Joint pain and stiffness may become severe enough to make daily tasks difficult. Some people are no longer able to work. When joint pain is this severe, doctors may suggest joint replacement surgery. you need to check URIC ACID RA FACTOR ANA VITAMIN D,CALCIUM LEVEL advise to consult with Rheumatologist Thanks for consult Regards, Dr,Naeem. MD