Patient's question:
A child around 5 years old has recently been experiencing frequent complaints of leg pain, and I was wondering if osteoarthritis can be cured.Doctor's answer:
When the joints on the fingers are injured, leading to inflammation, it can cause joint swelling and may also result in bone spurs. This can then lead to chronic osteoarthritis. You can visit a regular hospital's orthopedics department for follow-up, get X-rays taken for a thorough examination to confirm the diagnosis. You can use mugwort and safflower to boil water and use a towel to apply it. It's also recommended to take some non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for complementary treatment. Physical therapy, such as medium-frequency electrotherapy, can also be performed. In severe cases, surgery may be necessary.