Arthritis: Why is arthritis increasing in women? Dr. Anju Gupta told the big reason behind this. An Expert Explains The Rise Of Arthritis In Women

Are joint problems increasing more than before in women these days? In this video, Dr. Anju Gupta has explained in simple language the main reasons for increasing cases of arthritis in women. He explained that hormonal changes during menopause, especially the lack of estrogen, affect the joints. Apart from this, autoimmune diseases like Rheumatoid Arthritis, SLE are also seen more in women. In the video, modern lifestyle, increasing obesity, fast food, less physical activity and the habit of sitting for a long time have also been said to be the major causes of joint problems. Besides, easy measures that can be adopted in everyday life like regular walking, climbing stairs, sitting on the ground, eating balanced diet and keeping weight under control have been advised, so that the joints can be kept healthy for a long time.