1. What is ARTHRITIS? Arthritis simply means joint pain, stiffness or swelling due to inflammation. Like fever is a symptom of hundreds of other diseases, arthritis is a symptom caused by more than 100 diseases. Only further clinical details will reveal the actual disease. 2. Which Doctor & specialty deals with Arthritis and Rheumatism? The...
A sure way to destroy the joints is to follow the advice of someone who says “So, your son has joint pains, try this and do that, but never take modern medicine, it’s got so many side effects (in effect, you will let arthritis destroy your joints before you even consult a modern specialty Doctor...
Something for you to ponder upon… Today I was reading an article on awareness about Organ Donation. With this a thought came to mind which I am sharing with you, share with others if you like. People very often, reach out late to a Rheumatologist after they start developing deformities in joints due the continued...
What Investigations are likely to be ordered by your doctor. BLOOD TESTS: No blood tests are helpful in diagnosing OA. However investigations to rule out other causes of arthritis like gout, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and also joint infection might be carried out. Joint fluid might need be aspirated for joint fluid examination for the same...
What do the patients of Osteoarthritis experience? Pain and stiffness in the joints are the most common symptoms. The pain is usually more after exercise and when you put weight or pressure on the joints. If you have Osteoarthritis, your joints probably become stiffer and harder to move over time. You may notice a rubbing,...
A change in lifestyle has made a significant difference to my patients who suffer from Osteoarthritis or OA. This can help you too. I suggest the following lifestyle routines; Be active, do regular optimal exercises without damaging the joints further. Ask your doctor to prescribe you a tailor made home exercise routine. Water exercises, such...
A great visual message about what I have been saying for all these years to my patients. The single best thing you can do to stay health is ‘Stay Healthy’ – Exercise, Eat Good Food, Stay Fit, Don’t Smoke.
Food to avoid: All Pasteurized and Dairy Products Egg Plant / Brinjal Potatoes Tomatoes Corn Bacon & Pork Oranges Refined Sugars Chemical Sugar Sweetners MSG (Monosodium glutamate) Alcohol Caffeine Red Meat Processed food Common salt Tobacco Food to Eat: Salmon Flax Seeds Walnuts Green Tea Black Tea Cherries Papaya Bell peppers (yellow, red and green)...
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammation of joints. The deformation continues till the inflammation is adequately controlled. Only rarely do rheumatologists come across a case where the RA disappears without any modern treatment. Modern anti-rheumatic medications play a crucial role in controlling the symptoms of this disease and in halting the damage done by...
Is RA Genetic? This issue has yet not been resolved. RA is not a genetic disease but you can say that RA patients generally have genes which may facilitate the production of certain antibodies after exposure to certain triggers (in environment, stress and other unknown triggers). Even if a person has susceptible genes, it is...
Rheumatoid arthritis is commonly associated with old age. How common is the condition in the young people? Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic persistent inflammatory polyarthritis mainly involving the small joints of hands and feet, although large joints such as knee and hip joints can also be affected. It usually affects young women of reproductive age,...
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