Arthritis: Types, Treatment, and Nutrition

Brief overview Treatment: exercise, warm or cold packs, analgesic medication, possibly joint injections ( cortisone, hyaluronic acid); in advanced stages joint replacement (surgery) Symptoms: pain on exertion, start-up pain (pain at the beginning of physical activity), reduced mobility, joint thickening; in activated osteoarthritis: redness, constant pain, very warm skin Causes and risk factors: Wear and … Arthritis: Types, Treatment, and Nutrition