New Delhi, Aug 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Not just conjunctivitis and viral fever, arthritis pain cases too have seen an increase in the Delhi-NCR region in the past one week, said doctors on Sunday.
"We are seeing increase in number of patients coming to the OPD with joint pain. Increased changes in air pressure due to monsoon, coupled with hot afternoons and cool nights, is exacerbating joint aches and pains among people, especially those with arthritis and other conditions, causing chronic pain," said Dr Uma Kumar , Head of Department of Rheumatology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi.
Dr Kumar said, "Subclinical infections like dengue and others also lead to increase in joint pain during this season. The body’s immune system attacks healthy cells in the body causing inflammation resulting in painful swelling in the affected part of the body."
Dr L Tomar, Senior Director and Unit head, Orthopaedics and Joint Replacement , Max Super Speciality Hospital, said, “We are observing about around 50 percent rise in patients coming to us in OPD with complain of knee pain and joint pain. Not only elderly above the age of 60 years but also younger people around age of 30 years are coming with joint related problems."
"The condition get aggravated during monsoons due to a decrease in barometric pressure that causes the tissues to expand, creates more pressure on them, contributing to more . This usually happens when the weather shifts from summer to monsoon to winter.In this condition, the knees primarily get affected followed spinal cord joints and the ankles," the doctor said.
Dr Tomar further said, "During the monsoon, there are certain factors that could potentially exacerbate arthritis pain. Humidity is common factor that affects arthritis pain. High humidity levels can cause bodily tissues to retain excess fluid, including the soft tissues around the joints. This can lead to increased stiffness and discomfort, making it more challenging for those with arthritis to move their joints freely."
“We advice people to exercise moderately stay hydrated and avoid getting wet in the rain. Sedentary lifestyle, lack of nutritious diet and exercise, besides excessive smoking and consumption of alcohol also contribute to the disease," the doctor added.
Source: IANS
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