Joint Replacement And Orthopaedics Clinic Chennai: Arthritis : What it is and How to treat it ?

Inflammation of the joint is commonly known as arthritis which is accompanied, by pain. There are different types of arthritis ranges from those related to wear and tear of the cartilage to those associated with inflammation resulting from an overactive immune system.

Arthritis treatment in Chennai can be availed from Chennai with the guidance of Dr. Vijaykumar Sohanlal.

Types of Arthritis

There are seven main groups of arthritis. They are,

Inflammatory arthritis
Infectious arthritis
Back pain
Degenerative or Mechanical Arthritis
Metabolic Arthritis
Soft tissue musculoskeletal pain

Causes of Arthritis

Abnormal metabolism
Injury
Infections
Inheritance
Immune system dysfunction

People with certain genetic makeup are prone to arthritis. Factors like previous injury, smoking, infection and physically demanding occupations along with genetic conditions increase the risk of arthritis.

Foods that are rich in refined sugar, foods that increase inflammation, especially animal-derived foods can exacerbate arthritis.

Symptoms of Arthritis

Stiffness
Redness
Pain
Swelling
Decreased range of motion

Diagnosis

Arthritis is diagnosed with a detailed medical history of symptoms, physical examination, radiographic and laboratory studies. Some other tests include

Rheumatoid factor

Joint x-ray
Bone scan
Complete Blood Count
Anti –CCP antibody
C-reactive protein
Synovial fluid analysis
Antinuclear antibody
Electrocardiogram
Blood culture
Urinalysis etc

Treatment

Arthritis include painful cases like gout, in such cases, some medications are suggested to relieve pain and prevent further damaging of the joints

The treatment involves the following

Medications
Weight loss
Splints or joint assistive aids
Patient education and support
Surgery-joint surgery and joint replacement surgery
Diet that is good for joints include nuts and seeds, fruits and vegetables, beans, olive oil and whole grains

Risk Factors

There are certain risk factors. They are age, genetics, gender, overweight, injuries, infection and occupation.

Regulating activities

There are certain self-management activities which include,

Developing arthritis management strategies
Staying physically active
Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight
Protecting joints from unnecessary stress
Physical activities like walking, swimming, and riding are appropriate for arthritis patients.

Mahi Joint Replacement and Orthopaedic Clinic are headed by Dr. Vijay and he is the best orthopedic doctor in Chennai. He consults patient at Fortis Malar Hospital and also at MAHI Clinic