Precautions for Managing Joint Pains during COVID-19 Pandemic | Dr Chirag Patel

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Precautions for Managing Joint Pains during
COVID-19 Pandemic
With COVID-19 pandemic still looming large, it is
extremely important to take care of yourself
especially if you have prior medical conditions.
Given the pandemic has pushed everyone indoors
and has limited their movements, the majority of
the patients are unable to get the necessary
exercise to and also required medical
consultation when needed. So it is important to
know how to manage the joint pains during this
pandemic and in this blog here we are here to
help you give you necessary COVID-19 precautions
if you suffer from arthritis and tips to help you
manage the joint pains.
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COVID-19 Rheumatoid Arthritis  Are Patients
More prone to Infection?
Being an autoimmune disorder rheumatoid arthritis
compromises the immune system of the patients and
hence the patients with rheumatoid arthritis are
more prone to COVID-19 infection than any other
form of arthritis. So patients with RA are
recommended to be extra cautious in maintaining
social distancing and following all the
much-needed safety precautions below

1. Make sure you stay indoors maintaining the
   necessary physical distance.
2. Always wear a mask in case you need to go out in
   an emergency, but we advise you not to leave the
   indoors especially if you are aged more than 50.
3. Ensure you carry an alcohol-based sanitizer and
   wash hands frequently wherever you go.
4. Disinfecting the surfaces you touch in your home
   or anywhere outside is absolutely important. Take
   special note of keyboard, mouse, lift buttons and
   phones which are mostly overlooked.

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Precautions for joint pains during COVID-19
Pandemic While other orthopaedic conditions
like arthritis and joint pains are not directly
related to the effects of the COVID-19, the
lifestyle changes brought over by the pandemic
can influence or even exacerbate the joint
pains. However, you can take the right steps to
manage your pain and protect your joints with the
following tips

1.  Manage your inflammation with RICE  In case you
   are experiencing joint pain and swelling you can
   use Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation method to
   quickly alleviate the pain. Rest your joint, wrap
   it with compression, put an ice pack and elevate
   it from the floor to manage the pain for time
   being.
2. Avoid flare-ups in the first place  Now that you
   can manage the pain, identify the tasks that are
   causing you pain in the first place. We advise
   you to avoid strenuous physical activities,
   sitting or standing positions that place stress
   on your joints.

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• Exercise  Given the limitations of the pandemic,
  limited mobility can decrease the calorie-burning
  making you put on weight that further stress the
  joints. Regular low-stress exercise not only
  burns the excess calories but also improves the
  mobility of your joints and strengthening them in
  the process.
• By following the above 3 tips you can
  successfully manage your joint pains and in case
  you fall short, it is advised to contact
  an orthopaedic specialist as soon as possible. If
  you are living in Mumbai or Surat, Dr Chirag
  Patel is an expert orthopaedic surgeon and joint
  specialist who can help you get rid of joint pain
  and improve the joint health. You can contact him
  here https//www.drpatelchirag.com/

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