ARTHRITIS

SYMPTOMS& TREATMENT FOR ARTHRITIS

Arthritis is manageable. But a planned and a judicious treatment is important and early diagnosis and treatment is required. Takikng painkillers is not a solution, says Dr Rajeev K Sharma

KNEE JOINT IS AFFECTED MORE

• While walking and bearing weight
• Inward bending leads to deformity of knees, it's common due to genetic predisposition Common symptoms of knee arthritis
• Pain and swelling
• Locking and instability of knee joint
• Stretching of ligaments

TREATMENT OF ARTHRITIC KNEES

• Weight reduction
• Avoiding squatting, kneeling or sitting on the floor
• Reducing stair climbing
• Use of Wedges in shoes
• Occasional use of pain relieving medicines
• Undergoing Physiotherapy