More than 20 million people from the US are affected by degenerative arthritis according to some statistics. It is believed that the number of people who are suffering from this will become double and maybe more in the next year as the younger people of today become old.

Aging is the main reason for getting degenerative arthritis. As a matter of fact women above the age of 55 and men more than 45 years of age are susceptible to this kind of arthritis. Race does not have any impact on this condition but more women seem to suffer from degenerative arthritis especially in America.

Degenerative arthritis typically affects the hands, feet, spine, and large weight-bearing joints including the hips and knees.

Primary and secondary are the two kinds of degenerative arthritis. When a person suffers from degenerative arthritis owing to age and deterioration of cartilage then it is termed as primary. There is pain swelling as well as inflammation in the joint due to the complete breakdown of the cartilage leading to chafing between the bones.

Secondary degenerative arthritis is caused by another disease or condition. The most common diseases that can lead to degenerative arthritis include gout, diabetes, and hormone disorders. Conditions that can lead to degenerative arthritis include obesity, congenital abnormalities, and repeated trauma or surgery to the joint structures.

No other organ of the body is affected by degenerative arthritis other than the joint. If there is swelling redness with pain in the joints it is an important symptom of degenerative arthritis.

As a matter of fact signs of degenerative arthritis may differ from person to person and some may get incapacitated by the symptoms and others may not suffer as much. It is possible that you get the symptoms daily or once in a while.

At this time, there is no specific treatment for degenerative arthritis. Some people find relief from various modalities including rest, exercise, weight reduction, physical and occupational therapy, and certain medications. Medication may be used topically, taken orally, or injected into the joints to decrease joint inflammation and pain.

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