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Symptoms of osteoarthritis differ greatly on the basis of its location and severity. The most common symptoms are pain and stiffness. Some other symptoms may develop in time. The complications of osteoarthritis worse and become severe if it is not treated in time. There is a risk of developing gout and chondrocalcinosis.

Arthritis is an inflammation of the joints. There are various types of arthritis, osteoarthritis being the most common form. Osteoarthritis (OA or degenerative arthritis) is a skeletal complication caused by cartilage loss in a joint. It can occur anywhere in the body, but the most common sites are hips, knees, elbows, and spine.

Thumb arthritis is a condition when cartilage wears away from the ends of the bones that form the joint at the base of the thumb. As a result, bones rub together, creating friction and harm the joint, causing pain and other symptoms.

Relationship between obesity and arthritis Doctors believe that extra weight puts some extra strain on the body which results in…