7 Shocking facts about Arthritis that you must know!

Beyond just the normal joint pain and stiffness, arthritis can be an intense or intolerable condition, especially if you lack the necessary treatment for it. To help people become familiar with the condition and natural ways to prevent or manage it, the experts of Dr. Sharda Ayurveda have shared 7 noteworthy facts related to arthritis.

1/7. Arthritis is of 100+ types:
Most individuals are familiar with just a few types of arthritis, but in reality, there exist more than 100+ types of it. Out of all these, the most common arthritis types are Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Ankylosing spondylitis, Osteoporosis, Reactive arthritis, Gout, Post-viral arthritis, and Psoriatic arthritis

2/7. Arthritis is non-age or gender-specific:
Arthritis is often assumed to be a joint disorder that occurs late in life or mainly affects old or senior citizens. But that’s not true.

Without being discriminative, arthritis can affect people of all ages and genders. These days, even kids or infants are suffering from what we call Juvenile arthritis.

3/7. Beyond joints, it can also affect other organs:

Doubtlessly, joints are the prime target of arthritis. However, the complications of arthritis are not confined to it.

In fact, when not treated in the required timeframe, it can spread and start to harm other body organs too, including the heart, lungs, nerves, eyes, and skin. But worry not, because, through timely treatment, it is possible to prevent the progression of the arthritis and reduce the chances of further complications.

4/7. It is possible to manage arthritis:

Individuals are often misguided that arthritis is incurable or that lifetime dependency on medication is the only option available to them. That’s absolutely wrong.

The selection of an authentic treatment option can help patients overcome arthritis. Additionally, it is also possible to completely manage the condition if certain dietary precautions and lifestyle changes are followed with core dedication.

5/7. Not all types of Arthritis are auto-immune:

When the body’s immune system mistakenly starts to harm its healthy cells, then it is termed an auto-immune condition. Many people have a misconception- are all types of arthritis auto-immune? But that’s not true. In reality, they are all quite different from each other.

For instance, Rheumatoid arthritis and Psoriatic arthritis are auto-immune kinds of arthritis, whereas Gout, Post-traumatic arthritis, or Osteoarthritis are non-auto-immune types of arthritis.

6/7. Deformities in rare cases:
That’s the point, highlighting why timely and effective treatment for arthritis is necessary. When left untreated for a prolonged period, the deformity of the joints is also possible.

With time, such deformities can become chronic and permanent. Ayurveda and Homeopathy are two wonderful ways that have shown the most effective results among patients when it comes to treating arthritis and the deformity accompanied by it.

7/7. Surgery is not always necessary:

Don’t rush for surgeries as there are countless cases where patients were unable to alleviate joint pain, stiffness, or discomfort even after successful surgery or joint replacement.

Make sure you consult an experienced doctor, joint specialist, or rheumatologist who can provide you with detailed guidance as per the severity of the arthritis and your existing/past medical condition.

“Dealing with arthritis is discomforting; we understand it. But, losing hope should never be your option. Be knowledgeable and follow all necessary precautions. Surely, you’ll be able to overcome arthritis.”