
It affects any joint in the body, but it impacts the joints which move a lot in daily life and wear most of the body weight such as hands, hips, knees, and spine.
Joint pain is the most common symptom experienced by the affected people, who develop pain slowly and worsen later.
Other signs and symptoms include:
Joint stiffness experienced mostly after being inactive or awakening
Tenderness feels after applying light pressure around the affected joints
The grating sensation feels during the use of the joint or sometimes hears crackling or popping around the joints