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Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. It consists of more than 100 different conditions, caused by abnormal wearing of the cartilage. It is also called degenerative joint disease or osteoarthrosis. Osteoarthritis causes pain, swelling and reduced motion in your joints. It can occur in any joint, but usually it affects your hands, knees, hips or spine.
Osteoarthritis breaks down the cartilage in your joints. Cartilage is the slippery tissue that covers the ends of bones in a joint. Healthy cartilage absorbs the shock of movement. When you lose cartilage, your bones rub together. Over time, this rubbing can permanently damage the joint. Factors that may cause osteoarthritis include: being overweight, getting older, injuring a joint. Osteoarthritis gradually worsens with time, and no cure exists. But osteoarthritis treatments can relieve pain and help you remain active. Therapies that manage osteoarthritis pain and improve function include exercise, weight control, rest, pain relief, alternative therapies and surgery.
Osteoarthritis pain is sometimes treated with 100mg - 150mg of Voltaren divided into smaller doses throughout the day.
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