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.
A joint that was previously injured is seven times more likely to develop arthritis and injury is the underlying cause in as many as 80% of ankle arthritis cases. 1  Other causes of osteoarthritis of the ankle include underlying medical conditions like: 2  Rheumatoid arthritis. 3  Hemophilia or hemochromatosis.