THE DETRIMENTAL AND DEBILITATING EFFECTS OF ARTHRITIS

Arthritis is one of the diseases, which can cause disabilities in a person, and it is considered as one of the most damaging disorder. Did you have any knowledge about this fact? Well, it is a fact. The disease plagues more than 40 million Americans at present and the number is predicted to rise to 60 million people after around 14 years.

 

The most upsetting outcome of this disease is that it is a never-ending disorder.

This disease deteriorates with the passage of each day. Actually, arthritis is so damaging that it is considered to be second to heart disease and the disabilities caused by this disease is suffered by a person forever.

 

 

In general, arthritis is a severe condition, which not only causes weakness and pain, but it is also intolerable. Arthritis has more than 100 forms and all these forms have one thing in common. It causes a never-ending pain on the joints. Gout, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis are three of the most common forms of arthritis. This disease has no cure but it can be handled.

 

 

Given below are some measures and treatment plans that can be used by the patients suffering from arthritis:

 

 

• To lose weight so that the stress on and damage caused to the joints will also reduce.

   

• To increase the amount of nutritional food.

   

• To lessen the amount of stress, emotional as well as physical.

   

• To engage in exercises like stretching which does not cause pressure to the joints.

   

• The patient should undertake hot and cold therapies.

   

• Using splints and braces in order to protect the joints.

   

• Taking medications.

   

• Surgical treatment.

   

 

Do not give up if you are suffering from arthritis. Many people are finding out that with proper health care facilities and proper supervision, arthritis patients can lead pain free, healthier and better lives.