ARTHRITIS MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME

Arthritis is the swelling and tenderness of one or more joints.

• The most common types of Arthritis are Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis.

• Osteoarthritis causes cartilage — the hard, slippery tissue that covers the ends of bones where they form a joint — to break down.

• Rheumatoid Arthritis is a Disease, in which the Immune system attacks the joints, beginning with the lining of joints.

• Uric acid crystals, which form when there’s too much Uric Acid in your blood, can cause gout. Infections or underlying Disease, such as Psoriasis or Lupus, can cause other types of Arthritis.

• Ankylosing spondylitis
• Gout
• Juvenile idiopathic Arthritis
• Osteoarthritis
• Psoriatic Arthritis
• Reactive Arthritis
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Septic Arthritis
• Thumb Arthritis

• The cause of many types of arthritis is unknown. Researchers are looking into the role of genetics (heredity) and lifestyle in the development of arthritis.There are several things that may raise your risk for arthritis, including:
  • Over time, your  joints tend to get worn down. That’s why the risk of developing arthritis, especially osteoarthritis, goes up with age. (OA is most common in adults over age 50).
  • Most types of arthritis are more common among women, except for gout.
  • Genes or family
  • Certain types of arthritis run in families.
  • Autoimmune
  • Muscle weakness.

The most common signs and symptoms of Arthritis involve the joints. Depending on the type of Arthritis, signs and symptoms may include:

• • Pain
  • Stiffness
  • Swelling
  • Redness
  • Decreased range of motion

Risk factors for Arthritis include :-

• Family history :- Some types of Arthritis run in families, so you may be more likely to develop Arthritis if your parents or siblings have the disorder.

• Age :- The risk of many types of Arthritis including Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis and gout increases with Age.

• Your sex :- Women are more likely than men to develop Rheumatoid Arthritis, while most of the people who have gout, another type of Arthritis, are men.

• Previous joint injury :- People, who have injured a joint, perhaps while playing a sport, are more likely to eventually develop Arthritis in that joint.

• Obesity :- Carrying excess pounds puts stress on joints, particularly your knees, hips and spine. People with obesity have a higher risk of developing Arthritis.

• Fatty Fish having high levels of Omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin
• Dark Leafy Greens. Spinach, kale, broccoli are great sources for vitamins E and C.
• Olive
• Green Tea

The goal of treatment is to provide pain relief, increase joint mobility and strength, and control the disease as much as possible. Your doctor has a number of options to help you manage pain, prevent damage to the joint, and keep inflammation at bay.

Treatment of arthritis could include rest, occupational or physical therapy, hot or cold compresses, joint protection, exercise, drugs, and sometimes surgery to correct joint damage. Your treatment plan may involve more than one of these.

Our Centers Doctors will analyze your Problem and will guide you accordingly with proper life style changes, Diet plan and Exercise which will help you to maintain a healthy life style.