India, Oct. 23 -- Joint and bone issues often start subtly. Symptoms include swelling, stiffness, pain, or slight changes in posture. These early signs are easy to miss, but they can indicate serious underlying problems that may worsen if ignored.

Dr. Kunal Sood, an interventional pain specialist and anesthesiologist, highlights often-overlooked signals of joint and bone issues that could lead to serious complications. In an Instagram video, Dr. Sood explains how changes in posture and joint discomfort can reveal underlying conditions like arthritis, osteoporosis, or gout.

Dr. Sood says that knobby finger joints accompanied by stiffness are common signs of osteoarthritis (OA). He explains that hard, bony enlargements at the middle and e...