How can I avoid getting arthritis?

Some of the simple yet effective ways to lower your risk of getting arthritis is to lose weight (if overweight), control your blood sugar, exercise daily, avoid getting injured, quit smoking, maintain correct posture, eat foods rich in healthy fats (like fish) and get a routine preventive checkup.

Can arthritis happen suddenly?

Pain and stiffness in and around one or more joints are common symptoms for most types of arthritis. Depending on the type of arthritis, symptoms can develop suddenly or gradually over time. Symptoms may come and go, or persist over time.

Does arthritis hurt all the time?

Pain from arthritis can be ongoing or can come and go. It may occur when you're moving or after you have been still for some time. You may feel pain in one spot or in many parts of your body. Your joints may feel stiff and be hard to move.

Does exercise help arthritis?

Exercise is crucial for people with arthritis. Exercise helps ease arthritis pain and stiffness. It increases strength and flexibility, reduces joint pain, and helps combat fatigue.

Can arthritis make you tired?

But unchecked inflammation and pain caused by arthritis certainly contribute to fatigue. So, your first step in getting your energy back is to get disease activity under control. You will also need to treat any other underlying medical conditions you have that may cause or worsen your fatigue.

Does sitting make arthritis worse?

The joint stiffness that's a hallmark of the Rheumatoid arthritis tends to be worse in the morning or after periods of inactivity. Therefore, sedentary habits, like sitting for hours at a desk, can exacerbate these symptoms and lead to even greater swelling and joint problems.

Arthritis

Written By Dr. Lipika KhuranaPGDHHM, BDS

Reviewed By Dr. Sachin Gupta

MD Pharmacology, MBBS

Last updated on: 27 Sep 2022 | 06:23 PM (IST)

Overview

Arthritis is a common condition that affects joints and bones (especially the knees, elbows, wrists, and ankle). The symptoms of arthritis usually appear gradually or sometimes may appear suddenly. The signs and symptoms include joint pain and stiffness, swelling of the joints, decrease in range of motion of joints, or redness of the skin around the joint.

There are different causes depending on the type of arthritis. The most common types are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Risk factors for arthritis include family history, old age, previous joint injury, obesity, smoking etc.

The main goal of treatment is to reduce pain, prevent any additional damage to the joints and improve joint mobility. Management includes the use of medications, surgery, weight management and exercises.

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