By Dr Ravichandra Kelkar, Consultant- Orthopaedics, Columbia Asia Hospital Hebbal
Does your knee cap constantly hurt? Does the pain increase when you rest? Or does the limb stiffen when you wake up in the morning? Well, all these are the early signs of arthritis. The term arthritis means inflammation of a joint. One of the most common types of arthritis is osteoarthritis which occurs due to the wearing down of the flexible tissue at the ends of the bone. This condition is observed mostly among people over the age of 50. But these days, even the younger population develop arthritis due to their sedentary lifestyle.
Globally, it is observed that 1 in 3 persons develop arthritis. However, the lesser known fact about this condition is arthritis is just an umbrella term for more than 100 types of rheumatic diseases. This World Arthritis Day, let us understand the early symptoms, causes of this condition and how can we maintain the overall wellness of our bones and joints.
The signs of arthritis to look out for are:
Apart from the above, the other ignored signs for arthritis are, pain that doesn’t subside in 3-4 days, pain that interferes in daily activities. This is an indicator to consult your doctor.
But what are the factors that cause arthritis?
Many of the diseases we are prone to today can be avoided or delayed by making small lifestyle changes and the same applies to arthritis too.
Following the right diet plan and exercising regularly can help you steer clear of arthritis.
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