The joints of our body are always in motion, whether we are sitting, standing, walking, running or sleeping. The joints get damaged and weak over time. Arthritis or knee joint pain is a common disease. It is of three types namely osteoarthritis (OA), rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and post-traumatic arthritis.

It is possible that the pain you feel every day after waking or standing up after sitting for a long period can be a sign for knee pain. See an orthopedic doctor in Jaipur who can diagnose the accurate symptoms of which arthritis you have and prescribe the best treatment.

Symptoms of Having Arthritis in the Knee

Increase in pain gradually over time 

Pain in the knees right after waking up in the morning or after standing or changing position after being inactive for some time is the first sign of arthritis. Damp weather or a change in weather is also known to cause knee joint pain.

Swelling of the skin around the joint 

Swelling in the knee joints can occur due to the formation of bone spurs (osteophytes) or fluid accumulation. This can lead to pain and swelling after a long duration of inactivity. Waking up and having a swollen knee is a common occurrence in arthritis patients. It does not get better over time even after taking medication or anti-inflammatory drugs.

Muscle weakening can cause the joints to buckle or lock 

Muscles in the joints may weaken over time and cause the joint to become unstable. This leads the joint to suddenly lose its stability and buckle up or lock. An orthopedic doctor in Jaipur can diagnose and treat the knee joint and maintain the stability of the joints.

Loss of muscle cartilage can cause friction between bones  

Arthritis can cause the loss of some of the smooth muscle cartilage that helps to avoid the friction between the joints. The noise of the bone spurs or the bone joints grinding or rubbing against each other can be heard as you move your joints.

Motion of the joints get limited 

Gradually the knee joints stop functioning properly and previously easy tasks become difficult or impossible. Arthritis gradually wears away the cartilage and performing daily body movements becomes difficult.

Filling up of joint space 

Over time as arthritis develops and the cartilage is worn out, the body attempts to repair itself causing bone spurs to develop and occupy the space previously occupied by the cartilage. This causes loss of motion and cracking or grinding noises due to friction between bones. An orthopedic doctor in Jaipur is the person to help you relieve the pain.

Deformity  

As arthritis develops it can cause the muscles to weaken and the area around the joint to sink in or bend outwards or towards each other.

It is advised to never ignore any prolonged pain in your knee joints and consult a orthopedic doctor in Jaipur to start treatment at the earliest moment possible. Healthy joints can allow you to enjoy your life even after you get old.