Conditions A-Z

Osteoarthritis

From Wikidata and MedlinePlus; a guide, not a diagnosis. · ICD-10 code M19

Usual symptoms

  • Swollen, painful joints
  • Joint pain
  • Stiffness

Having some of these does not mean you have this condition: many conditions share the same symptoms.

Who to see

  • A doctor for bones
  • A doctor for joints

Related health checks

Pain check · Back, neck and joint warning signs · Bone strength check (osteoporosis)

Read more

  • Osteoarthritis MedlinePlus
    What is osteoarthritis?Osteoarthritis, sometimes called OA, is a type of arthritis that only affects the joints, usually in the hands, knees, hips, neck, and lower back. It's the most common type of arthritis.In a healthy joint, the ends o…
  • Arthritis MedlinePlus
    What is arthritis?If you feel pain and stiffness in your body or have trouble moving around, you might have arthritis. Any disorder that affects the joints is often called arthritis. Joints are places where two bones meet, such as your elb…
  • Cartilage Disorders MedlinePlus
    Cartilage is the tough but flexible tissue that covers the ends of your bones at a joint. It also gives shape and support to other parts of your body, such as your ears, nose and windpipe. Healthy cartilage helps you move by allowing your …

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Symptoms, specialties, risk factors and codes from Wikidata (CC0 public domain); reading from MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine. A guide, not a diagnosis: please see a health worker.