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Osteoarthritis: symptoms of the most common form of arthritis

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis and affects millions of people worldwide.

This degenerative joint disease manifests itself as progressive wear and tear of the cartilage covering the joints, causing pain, stiffness and reduced mobility.

In this photo gallery, we explore the symptoms of osteoarthritis and how they can vary depending on the area of the body affected: the disease can affect the joints of the hands, knees, hips and spine. (source: arthritis.org)

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Osteoarthritis: symptoms of the most common form of arthritis
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis and affects millions of people worldwide. This degenerative joint disease manifests itself as progressive wear and tear of the cartilage covering the joints, causing pain, stiffness and reduced mobility. In this photo gallery, we explore the symptoms of osteoarthritis and how they can vary depending on the area of the body affected: the disease can affect the joints of the hands, knees, hips and spine. (source: arthritis.org)
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Pain in a joint
One of the symptoms of this condition is pain in a joint that arises during or at the end of an activity, or at the end of the day.
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Joint stiffness
Osteoarthritis manifests with joint stiffness: the times of day when it frequently occurs are in the morning and after rest.
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Limited range of motion
Another symptom is limited range of motion: this may disappear after movement.
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Snapping of a joint
One of the signs to be concerned about is hearing a pop at the moment a joint is bent.
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Swelling
Osteoarthritis manifests as swelling around a joint.
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Joint instability
Among the symptoms mentioned for this condition is joint instability: the sensation experienced is that of a sagging knee.
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Muscle weakness
Muscle weakness is another symptom to look out for that could signal the presence of osteoarthritis.
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