Arthritis is the inflammatory diseases caused by inflammation, infection, degeneration, trauma or other factors that occur in the joints and surrounding tissues of the human body.
Common symptoms of arthritis include pain and tenderness in the joints, limited movement of the joints, swelling or deformity of the joints, stiffness of the joints, and frictions in the bones and atrophy of the muscles.
Symptoms range from mild to moderate to severe. Symptoms can remain the same for years, but may develop or worsen over time. Severe arthritis can cause chronic pain that interferes with normal daily activities, making it difficult to walk or walk up stairs.
For preventing of arthritis, we need to take measures in three aspects: home care, management of daily life and daily disease monitoring.
Home care
Weight loss can reduce the pressure on weight-bearing joints, increase joint mobility, and prevent joint injury.
The use of assistive devices such as canes, insoles, and walkers can protect joints and improve the ability to perform daily activities.
Hot compress and cold compress: joint pain is more serious, can be relieved by cold compress symptoms; In the absence of prominent symptoms, hot compresses can prevent the onset of joint pain.
Management of daily life
Maintain a healthy weight and waistline by keeping a reasonable schedule and eating a healthy diet. Keep your joints warm and avoid catching cold.
Gout patients should avoid drinking a lot of meat, seafood, animal viscera; Reduce fructose intake; Make sure you drink enough water; Eat lots of fresh vegetables.
Exercise reasonably, avoid strenuous exercise.
Daily disease monitoring
Monitor the time and regularity of joint pain to prevent it in advance. After basic treatment and medication, monitor whether the joint symptoms are relieved or the joint range of motion is recovered, and timely report to the doctor.
As more than half of old people suffer from arthritis, we need to pay attention to the daily health management!