World Arthritis Day 2024: Arthritis, a condition characterised by joint pain, stiffness, and inflammation, has become a silent epidemic worldwide. It is the leading cause of pain and disability across the globe affecting mostly adults aged 50 years or more. From hands and wrists to knees, hips, lower backs, and shoulders, arthritis can strike any joint in the body. The most common arthritis symptoms and causes that one can look out for are:
Symptoms Of Arthritis
- Swelling or inflammation
- Skin discoloration
- Sensitivity to touch around any joint
- Joint pain
- Reduced movement or motion
- Heat or warmth is felt near the joints
In a conversation with Jagran English, Dr. Paramjit Singh Chahal, Senior Consultant – Orthopedics & Joint Replacement Surgery, Manipal Hospital Patiala explained that arthritis is more than just a single disease it encompasses different types, with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis being the most common. While it typically affects older adults, it can strike at any age, and the discomfort …