Here’s
how you can manage your Arthritis!
Arthritis is a condition in which one or more joints enlarge and become tender. Joint pain and stiffness are the most common symptoms of arthritis, which normally increase with age. Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are the two most frequent kinds of arthritis.
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Early Signs of Arthritis
◊ Joint stiffness: When you first wake up, joint stiffness is generally an indication of arthritis in its early stages.
◊ Swelling of the joints: Swollen joints indicate that your arthritis is becoming worse.
◊ Fever: A low-grade fever is a symptom of rheumatoid arthritis.
◊ Numbness: Nerve damage and discomfort are present.
◊ Chronic Fatigue: Fatigue that lasts a long time.
Pain, commonly
known as arthralgia, is the most common symptom of arthritis. A dull discomfort
or a burning feeling might accompany this. The pain usually begins after you've utilized
the joint a lot, such as after you've been gardening or walking up a flight of
stairs. Some people have discomfort in the morning.
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Slowing Osteoarthritis Progression
◊ Maintain a Healthy Body Mass Index (BMI). Weight gain puts extra strain on weight-bearing joints including the hips and knees.
◊ Control your blood sugar levels.
◊ Take a walk.
◊ Joints should be protected.
◊ Make the decision to live a healthy lifestyle.
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Foods to Avoid!
Burgers and steaks are examples of red meat. Hot dogs, smoked sausages,
and certain other sausage rolls are examples of processed meats. Carbohydrates
that have been refined, such as those found in bread and pastries. Casein, a
protein found in milk, ice cream, and cheese, has been demonstrated to irritate
the tissue around joints in many people.
◊ What causes
arthritis?
The causes of various forms of arthritis vary. Gout, for example, is
caused by an excess of uric acid in the body. The actual cause of some kinds of
arthritis, on the other hand, remains uncertain. If you do any of the
following, you may get arthritis:
◊ Have a history of arthritis in your family.
◊ Have a profession or participate in a sport that puts strain on your joints on a regular basis.
◊ Already suffer from autoimmune illnesses or viral infections.
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How is arthritis treated?
Although there is no cure for arthritis, there are medications that can
help you manage it. The severity of your arthritis, its symptoms, and your
general health will determine your treatment approach.
The following are examples of non-surgical treatments:
◊ Anti-inflammatory and pain drugs can help alleviate the symptoms of arthritis. Biologics are drugs that target your immune system's inflammatory reaction. Biologics may be recommended by your doctor if you have rheumatoid or psoriatic arthritis.
◊ Physical therapy can help you increase your strength, range of motion, and general mobility. Occupational therapists can educate you on how to modify your normal tasks to alleviate arthritis discomfort.
◊ Cortisone injections can help alleviate pain and inflammation in your
joints for a short time. A medication called “viscosupplementation” may help
with arthritis in some joints, such as your knee. It injects lubricant into
joints to make them move more smoothly.
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What can be done to avoid arthritis?
You may reduce your risk of having arthritis by doing the following:
◊ Tobacco products should be avoided.
◊ Exercising in a minimal, non-weight-bearing manner.
◊ Keeping a healthy body weight is important.
◊ Lowering your chances of getting a joint injury.
Considering osteoarthritis has no remedy, most individuals will have to
live with it for the rest of their lives. Your healthcare professional can
assist you in determining the best therapy combination to alleviate your
symptoms. Inactivity is one of the most serious health hazards related to
arthritis. You may increase your risk of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and
other dangerous problems if you become sedentary due to joint discomfort.
