Doctor for knee pain in Indore | Orthopaedic surgeon in Indore

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DR. SUNIL RAJAN
Head of Department Apollo Institute of
Orthopaedics, Apollo Hospitals, Indore M.S
Orthopedics, Specialization Joint Replacement
Surgery
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Myths and facts about Arthritis
Arthritis means inflammation and tenderness in
one or more joints of the body which includes
symptoms like pain and stiffness in the joints.
According to a fact, arthritis affects more than
15 population. Experts say that there have been
a lot of myths about the topic of arthritis,
related causes and treatment.
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Here are some myths and facts listed to clear the
confusion

• Myth There is only one type of arthritis.
• Fact There is more than one type of arthritis
  namely osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and
  psoriatic arthritis being the most common types.

• Myth Cracking the knuckles of fingers and toes
  can cause arthritis.
• Fact Cracking the knuckles of fingers and toes
  dont cause arthritis. By cracking the knuckles,
  the gas that builds up in the area around the
  joints gets released.

• Myth Elder people are the ones who get
  arthritis.
• Fact Anyone including elder people can get
  arthritis. Although elderly people get mostly
  affected by arthritis, but it can occur in any
  one and a type of arthritis called juvenile
  idiopathic arthritis occurs to teenagers and
  children.

• Myth Osteoarthritis is a normal part of aging
  and much cant be done after diagnosis.Fact
  Becoming old is a risk factor but lots of old
  people never get osteoarthritis while some young
  people do. There are treatment options available
  with very effective medicines for some types of
  arthritis pain. Lifestyle modifications, self
  care, losing weight, staying active, balancing
  activity with rest and eating a balanced diet
  rich in nutrients can help tremendously.

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• Myth Diet doesnt play any role in arthritis
  pain.
• Fact Diet does have effect on arthritis pain.
  Fried, processed food, sugars and refined carbs
  can trigger arthritis attack while foods like
  broccoli, whole grains and fish can reduce
  inflammation and relieve arthritis pain by
  reducing inflammation.

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• Myth Having arthritic pain means not exercising
  at all.
• Fact Exercise must be done even in arthritic
  pain. Low to moderate exercises can be done that
  is gentle on the joints so that joints become
  flexible and the pain gets reduced. Swimming,
  brisk walking, strength training, yoga and
  elliptical training are some of the best choices.

• Myth Arthritis cannot be prevented.
• Fact Risk of arthritis can be reduced and onset
  of some types can be delayed. Maintaining
  physical activity, healthy body weight, avoiding
  smoking and over use of drugs can greatly reduce
  the risk.

• Myth weight loss must be extreme to see the
  benefits.
• Fact Losing just a few pounds can help manage
  arthritis symptoms. Losing just 10percent of body
  weight can ease arthritis pain by 50percent.

• Myth Arthritis is not a very serious health
  issue.
• Fact Arthritis is a serious health issue, if not
  early diagnosed can cause permanent disability
  and interfere with the daily activities of a
  person and even cause damage of joints and other
  organs.

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• Myth Orthopaedician are the ones who treat
  arthritis.
• Fact Rheumatologists are trained for the medical
  management of arthritis while Orthopaedician do
  surgery on later stages.
• Myth Ayurveda and homeopathy can completely
  cure arthritis.
• Fact No clinical trial proved this. Evidence is
  lacking.
• Myth Yoga is good for all types of arthritis.
• Fact Some yoga postures are really beneficial
  for some types of arthritis but some postures can
  even harm joints.
• Myth Steroids are the only treatment option for
  arthritis pain.
• Fact Nowadays many safe medicines, DMARDS are
  available with less side effects and high
  efficiency.
• These all are general facts that everyone should
  know because whether you are suffering or not,
  you can stop the ongoing misconceptions and can
  lead a sufferer to a right path.

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