Cause Cause. Intervertebral disc disease (IDD) is a multifactorial disorder, which means that both genetic and environmental factors probably interact to predispose an individual to the condition. It is likely that several factors are needed for development of IDD.
Osteoarthritis Flare-Ups and Management. An osteoarthritis flare-up can be quite painful and debilitating. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, and is characterized by the degenerate of the cartilage in the joint.o help a patient with osteoarthritis deal with a flare-up, they are generally prescribed a higher dosage of an NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) medication. NSAIDs are used to treat inflammation, and can help reduce the swelling in the affected joint.
Osteoarthritis can be limited to one joint or start in one joint usually the knee, hip, hand, foot or spine or it can involve a number of joints. If the hand is affected, usually many joints of the fingers become arthritic. Osteoarthritis probably does not have a single cause, and, for most people, no cause can be identified. Age is a leading risk factor, because osteoarthritis usually occurs as people get older. However, research suggests that joints do not always deteriorate as people age. Other factors seem to contribute to osteoarthritis.