osteoarthritis
Mom freaked the family out yesterday when she said that she couldn't walk... Her knee was toally swollen and due to the infection, she had a fever. They called the ambulance and took her to the Tan Tock Seng Hospital.Heard that the paramedics had a tough time getting her out from her room. (wait till they see my grandma!)
She's not in very good shape. Then again, that is one of the reasons why I hate her. Who's to blame when she did not take care of herself? Knowing that she should be watching her diet, control her moods, exercise, see the Doc regularly and take her medications. But she just have to be one of those naughty patients...
Some things you just can't escape. You run away from it now, it'll come back to haunt you later...
So please, to all my dear friends and loved ones out there, don't make me hate you...
...TAKE CARE...
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What is Osteoarthritis?
Osteoarthritis is a type of arthritis that is caused by the breakdown and eventual loss of the cartilage of one or more joints. Cartilage is a protein substance that serves as a "cushion" between the bones of the joints. Osteoarthritis is also known as degenerative arthritis. Among the over 100 different types of arthritis conditions, osteoarthritis is the most common, affecting over 20 million people in the United States. Osteoarthritis occurs more frequently as we age. Before age 45, osteoarthritis occurs more frequently in males. After age 55 years, it occurs more frequently in females. In the United States, all races appear equally affected. A higher incidence of osteoarthritis exists in the Japanese population, while South African blacks, East Indians and Southern Chinese have lower rates.
Osteoarthritis commonly affects the hands, feet, spine, and large weight-bearing joints, such as the hips and knees. Most cases of osteoarthritis have no known cause and are referred to as primary osteoarthritis. When the cause of the osteoarthritis is known, the condition is referred to as secondary osteoarthritis.
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