Does mild osteoarthritis of the knee need treatment?

Mild osteoarthritis of the knee joint, if there are no obvious symptoms, do not need treatment, you can appropriate exercise, weight control, avoid going up and down the stairs, etc. If the pain is obvious, you can take oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as acetylchlorophenic acid extended-release tablets for pain. Mild osteoarthritis of the knee joint is mostly seen in the elderly, it is a degenerative change of the knee joint, which can cause osteomalacia and cartilage damage of the knee joint, and the common symptoms include knee pain, weakness, and difficulty in activities. If there are no symptoms such as knee pain and difficulty in activities, medication is generally not needed. In daily life, you can exercise and control your weight to reduce the pressure on the knee joint, and avoid behaviors such as going up and down stairs and hiking, which may aggravate the damage to the knee joint. If the knee pain is obvious, you can take proper rest and oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as Acetoclofenac Extended-Release Tablets for pain relief. If symptoms such as knee pain and difficulty in movement persist without relief, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time and under the guidance of the doctor.