World Arthritis Day on October 12 promotes arthritis awareness and better healthcare and quality of life. Information, resources, and assistance are shared with 350 million individuals worldwide…
October 12 is World Arthritis Day, which raises awareness of the disease’s prevalence, impact, and treatment. Arthritis patients’ healthcare and quality of life are promoted on this day. World Arthritis Day 2023 will unite people, organizations, and governments to tackle 350 million cases of arthritis. Arthritis patients will receive information, resources, and support. Mark our calendars and work together to make World Arthritis Day 2023 special.
Many think arthritis just affects the elderly, yet it may afflict everyone. Dr. Shalini Suralkar, full-time consultant-rheumatologist at Dr. LH Hiranandani Hospital in Powai, Mumbai, says early identification is key to effective treatment.
Joint discomfort and stiffness are common with arthritis. Initial soreness, stiffness, and pain are mild, often only in the morning. Morning or inactivity-related stiffness is a warning sign. Finding arthritis depends on joint pain location and frequency.
Rash and swelling
Arthritis causes inflammation. Joints may enlarge and heat up. Even without damage or exercise, this swelling is noticeable. Unusual joint discomfort, swelling, and redness require medical attention.
Joint mobility may worsen if arthritis is not treated quickly. This may begin by making a joint harder to bend or straighten. Moving freely may become difficult, making it hard to button a shirt, walk, or climb stairs. Inform the doctor immediately to optimize drugs and avoid issues.
Arthritis impacts more than joints. Many are tired and weak. Due to inflammation. It’s important to separate this exhaustion from normal sleepiness. It may cause arthritis if it persists. Joint diseases include dry eyes, rashes, mouth ulcers, hair loss, coughing, and dyspnea. Check these symptoms and see a doctor.
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis often have morning stiffness. The stiffness is worst in the morning and lasts an hour or more. Inflammation is evident. Doctors can accurately diagnose morning stiffness by examining its frequency and intensity.
Along with the joints, severe arthritis can inflame surrounding tissue and nerves. Local tendons and nerve compression might develop from edema and anomalies. Shivers, pain, and numbness may occur. If you have any of these symptoms, especially with other joint issues, see a doctor.
Understanding early arthritis symptoms is essential for appropriate treatment and efficient care. Maintaining mobility and well-being requires awareness of joint health changes and body awareness. Rheumatologists should be consulted immediately if you suspect arthritis. Remember that early treatment can radically alter your sickness and allow you to live a happy and active life.
Conclusion
Every year, World Arthritis Day raises awareness of arthritis’s causes, effects, and treatment. Early intervention and treatment are needed for all ages. Joint pain, stiffness, edema, redness, restricted range of motion, weariness, weakness, morning stiffness, numbness, and tissue and nerve inflammation are common symptoms. Joints swell and heat up with arthritis. Unusual joint discomfort, swelling, and redness require medical attention. Without early treatment, joint mobility may decline, making daily tasks tougher. Fatigue and weakness from arthritis impair vision, skin rash, mouth ulcers, hair loss, cough, and dyspnea. Monitor these symptoms and get medical assistance if they occur with other joint disorders. Morning stiffness is a rheumatoid arthritis symptom. Doctors can diagnose morning stiffness by knowing its frequency and severity. Early treatment can change the disease’s trajectory, giving happiness and activity.
