{"id":9153,"date":"2017-04-05T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-04-05T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1millionbestdownloads.com\/condition-osteoarthritis-osteoarthritis-symptoms-young-people\/"},"modified":"2017-04-05T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2017-04-05T00:00:00","slug":"condition-osteoarthritis-osteoarthritis-symptoms-young-people","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1millionbestdownloads.com\/condition-osteoarthritis-osteoarthritis-symptoms-young-people\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Things You Need to Know About Osteoarthritis, Even If You're Young"},"content":{"rendered":"
When you hear the word "arthritis," you probably think of an elderly person with joint pain. But osteoarthritis can actually appear in people as young as their 20s. "People come into [my] office and they have a kind of vague idea of what arthritis in general means," says Douglas Unis, MD, associate professor of orthopaedics at New York City's Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. <\/p>\n So, here's a quick overview: Osteoarthritis is a degenerative condition that occurs when the cartilage that cushions and protects your joints wears away. It occurs gradually, and gets worse over time. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting about 30 million U.S. adults. The disorder most commonly affects the hands, knees, hips, and spine.<\/p>\n Knowing the facts about osteoarthritis could save your joints, no matter your age. Here's what young people should know about symptoms, possible risk factors, and the best treatment options (and which ones to skip).<\/p>\n RELATED: 13 Natural Remedies for Osteoarthritis<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n In younger people, osteoarthritis typically affects load-bearing joints—the knees, hips, and ankles—because they are most likely to be affected by athletic injuries and obesity (more on this later), says Dr. Unis. Although symptoms of osteoarthritis<\/a> can vary depending on the joint affected, he suggests keeping an eye out for mechanical symptoms such catching, locking, and grinding, particularly in the knees. Another red flag: persistent, worsening joint pain that doesn't improve after rest or anti-inflammatory drugs.<\/p>\n A less common symptom in younger people is joint deformities. "These occur over time, with more advanced arthritis," Dr. Unis explains. "But some people will get worsening knock-knees or bow-legged deformities as the arthritis gets worse."<\/p>\n <\/span> Symptoms are somewhat different in young people<\/strong> <\/h3>\n