Osteoarthritis

If you get pain and stiffness in your joints, you may have osteoarthritis, often referred to as just 'arthritis'. This is the UK's most common type of arthritis - the general name for any condition that causes painful and inflamed joints. Osteoarthritis tends to affect older people, although younger people can also get it, especially if they have had an injury or another joint condition.

Although there is no cure for osteoarthritis, there are lots of treatments that can help relieve your symptoms. There are also some things you can do to keep your joints supple. So if you follow the expert medical and lifestyle advice you're given, there's every chance you'll be able to lead a perfectly full and active life.

This website explains osteoarthritis and its treatment. You'll find practical advice on your medicines and joint-friendly lifestyle changes you can make to help keep your arthritis under control, including exercise and diet tips.

The website is designed so that you can pick out topics that are of interest to you. So whether your osteoarthritis has only recently been diagnosed and you're finding out about it for the first time, or whether you'd like to delve deeper into the subject after having the condition for some time, you've come to the right place. We also have a section dedicated to providing information specifically for carers of people with osteoarthritis.

In this section, you can learn about the causes and types, signs and symptoms and treatments for osteoarthritis. You can also find out about non-drug treatments for osteoarthritis, including diet and lifestyle changes you can make, as well as how to get the best out of your NHS services, practical support and information for carers.

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