Bone, Joint & Muscle Conditions
Osteoarthritis of knee, unspecified
Moderate
ICD-10: M17 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: घुटने का दर्द · தமிழ்: முழங்கால் வலி · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಮೊಣಕಾಲು ನೋವು · తెలుగు: మోకాలి నొప్పి · বাংলা: হাঁটুর ব্যথা · मराठी: गुडघा दुखणे · ગુજરાતી: ઘૂંટણનો દુખાવો
About this condition
This common joint condition involves the wearing down of cartilage in the knee, causing pain, stiffness, and difficulty with movement. It typically affects older adults and people with previous knee injuries, becoming more noticeable during cold or damp weather. Weight management, exercise, and pain relief medications can help manage symptoms.
Common symptoms
knee pain
stiffness in knee
difficulty walking
knee swelling
joint stiffness after rest
grinding sensation in knee
reduced knee mobility
When to see a doctor: within 1 week
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | घुटने का दर्द · घुटने में अकड़न · घुटने की गठिया · घुटने की सूजन |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | முழங்கால் வலி · முழங்கால் விறைப்பு · மூட்டு வலி · முழங்கால் எலும்பு தேய்மானம் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಮೊಣಕಾಲು ನೋವು · ಮೊಣಕಾಲು ಬಿಗಿತ · ಮೊಳಕಾಲಿನ ಸಂಧಿವಾತ · ಮೊಣಕಾಲು ಊತ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | మోకాలి నొప్పి · మోకాలి బిగుసు · మోకాళ్ళ కీళ్ల నొప్పి · మోకాలి వాపు |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | হাঁটুর ব্যথা · হাঁটুতে শক্ত ভাব · হাঁটুর বাত · হাঁটু ফোলা |
| Marathi (मराठी) | गुडघा दुखणे · गुडघ्यात ताठरपणा · गुडघ्याचा संधिवात · गुडघा सुजणे |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | ઘૂંટણનો દુખાવો · ઘૂંટણમાં સખતાઈ · ઘૂંટણનો સોજો · ઘૂંટણનો સાંધાનો દુખાવો |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Osteoarthritis of knee, unspecified?
knee pain, stiffness in knee, difficulty walking, knee swelling, joint stiffness after rest, grinding sensation in knee.
When should I see a doctor?
within 1 week
Is Osteoarthritis of knee, unspecified common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Osteoarthritis of knee, unspecified?
Severity is classified as Moderate. within 1 week.
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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