Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Who is typically affected by osteoarthritis?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Women: Women are more commonly effected than men. The older the individual, the more likely that individual is to be effected..
Answered 4/4/2015
3k views
Thank
Aging And Obesity: Osteoarthritis is a disease mostly related to aging inoth men and women.With aging the protein make up of cartilage degenerate.In advance cases there is complete loss of the cartilage Obesity causes steoarthritis by inreasing the mechanical stress on the cartilage.Next to aging Obesiy is a risk factor for Osteoarthritis especially the Knees
Answered 4/5/2015
3k views
Thank
Related Questions
People also searched for:
Torn meniscus 7 months ago. Typically If I have surgery will I be allowed to walk on the affected leg right away? Have osteoarthritis also.
Is osteoarthritis affected by temp ?
What part of the body gets affected most in osteoarthritis?
What is the treatment for osteoarthritis, I have tremendous pain and is affecting my life?
I have been diagnosed with osteoarthritis and psoriatic arthritis but my mobility has been seriously affected as a result of Achilles tendinopathy in both feet. is this because of the arthritis? I believe it is but doctor doesn't agree?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
