Patient's question:
When walking, my heel hurts a lot. Excessive activity can also cause ankle joint pain. After a careful examination, it was said that there is a condition called osteoarthritis. How should osteoarthritis be treated?Doctor's answer:
Osteoarthritis is a localized deforming joint disease. It can cause swelling and pain in the ankles and knees, making movement very difficult. Osteoarthritis cannot be completely cured, nor can it suppress inflammation from spreading. Symptomatic treatment can reduce pain. In cases of significant joint deformity, surgery may be used for treatment. In the early stages, patients may experience numbness, weakness in the limbs, abnormal skin sensation, muscle aches, and pain. These symptoms are often not obvious. For those whose joint movement is interfered with by excessive or overly large bone spurs, the bone spurs can be removed to stabilize the function. In cases of joint inversion or eversion, osteotomy can be performed. Due to the bilateral or multiple nature of the inflammation, joint fusion is generally not recommended. Additionally, consuming more pork liver and paying attention to diet can be beneficial.