joint pain
The rainy season is almost ending and now mild cold is starting, this change in weather can increase the problem of joint pain. Due to decrease in temperature, swelling inside the joints can increase and pain is felt. The pressure on the joint fluid changes. In some cases, this problem increases even in old patients of arthritis. This pain increases further in people with chronic diseases like osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis.
Dr. Akhilesh Yadav in the Orthopedic Department at Max Hospital, Ghaziabad, says that the changing weather does not cause much problem, but in some cases, old patients start having problems. For example, pain may occur in Osteoarthritis patients. In this disease there is wear and tear of the bones of the joints. Pain may increase in rain. Similarly, the problems of rheumatoid arthritis patients can also increase. They may experience increased swelling and pain due to cold and moisture during the rainy season.
Why does pain increase in changing weather?
According to Dr. Akhilesh, increasing mild cold can slow down the blood circulation of the body. This reduces nutrition to the joints and increases pain. Due to decrease in temperature the flexibility of the body reduces. Due to this, mild or severe stiffness and pain is felt in the joints. In this season, many patients come who say that their pain has increased compared to before. Such patients are treated according to their symptoms. Most of the patients are those who already have some bone problem. Among these also, the number of arthritis patients is high.
Remedies for relief from joint pain
hot water fomentation
light exercise
good food
massage
doctor’s advice
Do not ignore these symptoms
Stiffness and swelling in joints
Pain increases when waking up in the morning or sitting for a long time
difficulty walking
Sometimes a feeling of redness or warmth in the joints