3 Most Common Cause of Knee Osteoarthritis

A type of arthritis is Osteoarthritis. According to research, about 27 million people face the problem of knee Osteoarthritis. In most cases, the women are affected rather than men. It is caused when the cartilage in the joint breaks or wears down due to age. Swelling, inability to move and stiffness are very common signs of knee pain. Sometimes the pain is so immense that surgery is the option left. It can put a severe effect on mental health as well. Anxiety, sleep disorder and feeling depressed all the time affects the patient in many severe ways. Hence it is necessary to understand the causes that arise the pain.

Factors affecting the knee Osteoarthritis

There are many factors that help the formation of knee pain. The first and foremost is age because healing at that age becomes less. The result wearing down of the Cartilage is more common.

• Weight is another factor that causes knee pain to increase. The more the body weight, the more pressure on the knees. Hence there is a high chance of breakdown.
• Heredity and gender play an important role in knee pain. The abnormalities of the shape of the knee can be a heredity problem.

Repetitive stress on the knee can be another reason for the Cartilage wear down. Hence you should always consider all the factors if you have any pain.

Routine Follow up with Doctor is Necessary

Knee pain does not show any kind of uneasiness in the initial stage. It is very difficult for a person to understand it. Hence if you have a heredity problem or reach the age of above 65, a full body check-up is vital. You can always Read More [อ่านต่อที่นี่ which is the term in Thai] about your problem from a consultant or a doctor.