Arthritis lurking, prevent it in the following ways

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Arthritis or arthritis often attacks the elderly. However, nowadays arthritis can also affect all ages including children, although there are some modifiable risk factors that can help prevent the condition.

Arthritis is not a single disease but rather a way of referring to joint pain or joint disease. There are more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions. Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are the two most common types of arthritis. Currently, the NHS notes there is no cure for arthritis but there are many treatments that can help slow it down.

There are also a number of factors that can increase the risk of developing the condition. The Arthritis Asia Foundation says while there is no surefire way to prevent arthritis, you may be able to significantly reduce your risk of inflammation with some activities.

“Avoiding sports injuries by wearing the right equipment, adequate training, and safe play can prevent an ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) tear that can lead to osteoarthritis years or decades later,” the NHS said. Express.

They added that many types of arthritis are thought to be the result of a combination of genetic predisposition and environmental triggers. So finding a trigger for this type of arthritis may be key to prevention, even in someone with a genetic risk.

Certain behaviors and characteristics, called risk factors, can increase the chance of developing certain types of arthritis or make them worse. Some, like genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are other factors that may be modifiable, known as modifiable risk factors.

The US Department of Health & Human Services says people who are overweight or obese are more likely to develop knee osteoarthritis than people who aren’t. Extra weight puts more stress on joints, especially weight-bearing ones like the hips and knees.

Healthy eating and physical activity can help you lose and maintain a healthy weight. Joint injury or overuse, such as bending the knee and repetitive stress, can damage the joints and contribute to the development of osteoarthritis in the sendi that.

“Occupation that involves repetitive knee bending and squatting is associated with knee osteoarthritis,” he adds.

Smoking also increases a person’s risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis and can make the disease worse. The Arthritis Foundation says arthritis symptoms are complex and varied. If you have inflammation, your joints will likely feel stiff and difficult to move.

You may also find the area around the joint may feel warm, look red or swollen. The NHS says symptoms will vary widely, depending on the type. While there is no cure for arthritis, treatments have improved greatly in recent years and for many types of arthritis, there is a clear benefit in starting treatment at an early stage, says charity Versus Arthritis.

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