OSTEOARTHRITIS

Osteoarthritis: also known as degenerative joint disease, is a condition of damage to the cartilage located at the ends of bones due to gradual wear and tear, causing inflammatory reactions, swelling, and decreased joint fluid.

Signs of osteoarthritis usually appear slowly and worsen over time. Warning signs that you may have osteoarthritis include:
Joint pain: during and after exercise.
Stiffness: usually in the morning, after waking up or after a period of inactivity.
Limited range of motion: The joint’s range of motion may be reduced.
Creaking noise when moving.
Redness and swelling of the skin around the joint due to inflammation at the site or around the joint.

Risk factors of osteoarthritis:
Age: The older you get, the higher your chances of developing osteoarthritis.
Gender: Women are more often affected than men, especially after the age of 50.
Weight: Being overweight increases your chances of developing osteoarthritis because it puts extra stress on your joints, and fat tissue accelerates inflammation in your joints.
Joint damage from accidents or sports, even those from many years ago, increases the likelihood of osteoarthritis.
Occupation: heavy labor jobs, sitting for a long time in one position, improper position.
Heredity: If someone in your family has osteoarthritis, your risk is higher.
Birth defects: Some people are born with deformed joints or faulty cartilage, which can increase the risk of osteoarthritis.
Metabolic disorders: affecting the nourishment of the joint components and the appearance of abnormal components in the joints.