The symptoms of osteoarthritis usually begin slowly involving one or more joints which includes,
- Pain when using the joint, which may improve with rest. For some people, pain may become worse at night in the later stages of the disease.
- Joint stiffness, lasting less than 30 minutes of time, in the morning or after resting.
- Joint changes can limit joint movement.
- Swelling in and around the joint, especially after doing a lot of activity.
- Changes in the ability to move the joint
- Feeling that the joint is loose or unstable.