@bonehealthconsultant254: PROGRESSION STAGES FOR OSTEOARTHRITIS Stage 1: Early Osteoarthritis 🔹 Mild wear and tear begins 🔹 Occasional joint stiffness, especially after resting 🔹 Little or no pain during daily activities Stage 2: Mild Osteoarthritis 🔹 Cartilage starts to wear down 🔹 Pain appears during or after activity 🔹 Crunching or clicking sounds may be noticed Stage 3: Moderate Osteoarthritis 🔹 Cartilage loss becomes significant 🔹 Frequent pain and stiffness 🔹 Swelling and reduced range of motion 🔹 Everyday tasks become more difficult Stage 4: Severe Osteoarthritis 🔹 Cartilage is severely damaged or nearly gone 🔹 Bones may rub against each other 🔹 Severe pain, even at rest 🔹 Walking, climbing stairs or using the affected joint becomes very difficult Osteoarthritis is progressive, but early management can help reduce pain, improve mobility and slow its impact on your quality of life. Comment "JOINTS" if osteoarthritis has affected you or someone you love, and follow BoneHealth Consultant for more bone and joint health education. #Osteoarthritis #JointPain #BoneHealth #ArthritisAwareness #KenyaHealth

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