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ASK & Answered
Ask
& answered
1
What is osteoarthritis,
and how can it be
treated?
A: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a
progressive disease with symptoms
that include pain, stiffness, swelling,
and loss of normal joint function.
Early diagnosis and treatment of
OA are recommended to prevent
irreversible joint damage and
premature death arising from this
disease. As OA spans decades of
a patient’s life, treatment will likely
consist of different pharmaceutical
and nonpharmaceutical
interventions, often in combination.
People suffering from joint pain
need to regularly consult their
doctors to manage the disease
and follow a proper treatment
plan. Mind-body exercises, weight
control, and a healthy nutrition
plan are integral in managing joint
pain and OA diseases.
Answered by: Viatris
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