Bone, Joint & Muscle Conditions
Erosive (osteo)arthritis
Moderate
ICD-10: M15 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: जोड़ों में दर्द · தமிழ்: மூட்டு வலி · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಜಂಟಿ ನೋವು · తెలుగు: కీళ్ల నొప్పి · বাংলা: জয়েন্টে ব্যথা · मराठी: सांधेदुखी · ગુજરાતી: સાંધામાં દુખાવો
About this condition
Erosive osteoarthritis is a more aggressive form of osteoarthritis characterized by inflammation and erosion of joint cartilage and bone, particularly affecting the small joints of the hands. It causes more severe pain, swelling, and deformity compared to typical osteoarthritis. Treatment focuses on pain management, reducing inflammation, and preserving joint function through medications and therapy.
Common symptoms
joint pain
joint stiffness
swelling in joints
reduced mobility
morning stiffness
joint deformity
When to see a doctor: routine evaluation; sooner if severe pain or significant functional impairment
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | जोड़ों में दर्द · गठिया · जोड़ों में सूजन · हड्डी घिसना |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | மூட்டு வலி · மூட்டு வீக்கம் · மூட்டு விறைப்பு · உருக்குலைவு மூட்டு வலி |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಜಂಟಿ ನೋವು · ಸಂದು ನೋವು · ಜಂಟಿ ಊತ · ಸಂದು ಗಟ್ಟಿತನ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | కీళ్ల నొప్పి · కీళ్ళ వాపు · కీళ్ళ దృఢత్వం · కీళ్ల వైకల్యం |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | জয়েন্টে ব্যথা · গাঁটে ব্যথা · জয়েন্ট ফোলা · জয়েন্ট শক্ত হওয়া |
| Marathi (मराठी) | सांधेदुखी · सांध्यांची सूज · सांधे ताठ होणे · संधिवात |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | સાંધામાં દુખાવો · સાંધાની સોજો · સાંધા જકડાઈ જવા · સંધિવા |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Erosive (osteo)arthritis?
joint pain, joint stiffness, swelling in joints, reduced mobility, morning stiffness, joint deformity.
When should I see a doctor?
routine evaluation; sooner if severe pain or significant functional impairment
Is Erosive (osteo)arthritis common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Erosive (osteo)arthritis?
Severity is classified as Moderate. routine evaluation; sooner if severe pain or significant functional impairment.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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