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Due to increased heat, many diseases or health problems become more troublesome. One of these is arthritis in which pain persists in the joints. Experts say that dehydration is also one of the reasons for the increase in arthritis in summer. Therefore, to keep it under control, one should eat such things which have more water and do not increase gout or arthritis. There are many types of this health problem, the most common of which are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Due to rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune condition develops in the body. Apart from this, gout also troubles a lot.
Here we are going to talk about the problems faced by arthritis patients in summer. Also, experts will tell you what things such patients should take special care of. If there is a problem of arthritis then it is important to maintain the level of hydration in the body.
Connection between arthritis and dehydration
Dr. Uma Kumar, Head of the Department of Rheumatology of AIIMS, says that if the heat is excessive then it also affects rheumatic conditions. Pain, stiffness and swelling in joints are called rheumatic conditions. Experts say that it affects people in two ways, one is that their disease flares up.
If someone is suffering from Lupus, they start getting skin rashes, burning sensation and joint pain due to high UV rays during summer. Apart from this, symptoms of lupus start appearing again.
According to experts, lupus is called an autoimmune disease. When this happens, our immune system starts attacking its own healthy cells and organs. Due to this, problems of inflammation start occurring in skin, joints, kidneys, lungs and brain.
impaired kidney health
Those who are taking pain medicines which affect the kidneys. Meanwhile, if the patient faces dehydration during summer, then the kidney health deteriorates further. If someone has gout or arthritis, his condition may also worsen in extreme heat. Therefore they should remain hydrated.
take care like this
Stay hydrated, if you do not have any heart kidney problem and the doctor has not asked you to drink water within the prescribed limit, then you can drink 3 to 4 liters of water throughout the day.
Avoid going out in strong sunlight and if you have to go out, apply sunscreen
carry an umbrella
Cover your face.
Always try to wear loose clothes which are breathable.
