|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
SparkPeople Sponsors help keep the site free!
Conditions in DepthThis page contains the basic information about Osteoarthritis . SparkPeople Sponsors help keep the site free!
DiagnosisYour doctor may ask about osteoarthritis in your parents, because osteoarthritis appears to have a genetic component. He or she will examine you, looking for tenderness, warmth and swelling around the joint or joints. There is no test that confirms the diagnosis. Your doctor may order X-rays, but osteoarthritis only shows up on X-rays in the later stages of the disease. Your health care professional also may order blood tests to look for evidence of another arthritic condition.
Page 3 of 9 Next Page: Osteoarthritis Expected Duration >
Created: 4/27/2004 |
Last Modified: 8/21/2006
From Health A-Z, Harvard Health Publications. Copyright 2006 by the President and Fellows of Harvard College. All rights reserved. Written permission is required to reproduce, in any manner, in whole or in part, the material contained herein. To make a reprint request, contact Harvard Health Publications. Used with permission of StayWell. |
Meatless Meals Benefit Your Health
On World Vegetarian Day, most people aren't willing to trade in their turkey for tofurkey. Luckily, you can still reap the benefits of vegetarianism by trying flexitarianism on for size.
Read More
This vegetarian chili can be made on the stove top or in a slow cooker. It's great for cold winter days - serve with fat free cheese and sour cream as garnish! Full Recipe
