Ziqitza Healthcare - World Arthritis Day
                     Ziqitza Healthcare - World Arthritis Day
Arthritis, in the common term as joint pains, is becoming 
common for many people in India. According to Ziqitza, 
almost every family in India has at least one arthritis patient. 
"But many people are unaware of arthritis. Many people 
think of arthritis pains as common pains. But none should 
neglect arthritis" told doctors at Ziqitza Healthcare Ltd.
 
World arthritis day is conducted on 12th October every year. 
It started from the year 1996 and from that day every year 
Oct 12th is conducted as world arthritis day to spread 
awareness about arthritis and musculoskeletal diseases. 
Different themes were set on this day every year and this 
year’s theme is “Don’t Delay, Connect Today: Time2Work. 
Doctors at Ziqitza Healthcare say that arthritis is an 
inflammatory condition that leads to paining and swelling of 
joints.
What is arthritis?
Briefly, inflammation or breakdown of joints can be called arthritis. 
Feet, hands, knees, lower back, joints can be affected by arthritis. 
Ziqitza Limited says that arthritis is most seen in old-age people but 
can also be seen in the young generation. According to 
ZHL Rajasthan, from a young age to old age, many people are 
getting arthritis because of their lifestyle.
Usually, arthritis has many types. But among these, 
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis are mostly seen in 
many people. In human joints, two tissues either articular 
cartilage or synovial play as a lubricant between the bones 
to have smooth motion of the movement. When these 
tissues have problems, it will lead to arthritis. This may get 
worsen with age such that people could feel difficult to 
walk and even some get bed ridden. Ziqitza Healthcare 
provides 24*7 free 104 medical helpline services. This 
helpline which is situated in Odisha and Madhya Pradesh 
states offers assistance for several illnesses, distresses, 
ailments, details on health schemes, etcetera.
There are many types of arthritis. According to Ziqitza Rajasthan, 
the following types of arthritis are those about which everyone 
should know.
 1.    Osteoarthritis: In this type of arthritis, the joint cartilage will 
break down due to stress caused on them.
2 . Juvenile arthritis:  Juvenile arthritis is seen mostly in children 
below 12 years age group. Ziqitza Limited Rajasthan says that 
nowadays change of lifestyle is Causing Arthritis in children.
Gout: This causes severe pain and swelling in joints. This 
happens because of the formation of uric acid in large 
quantities between the joints.
5.    Rheumatoid Arthritis: When synovial membranes 
are attacked by the immune system, Rheumatoid Arthritis 
will attack the person.
 
As per the words of Ziqitza, there are hundreds of 
varieties of arthritis and every type has different 
symptoms. Every type of arthritis is painful and one 
should be aware of the difference between normal pain 
and arthritis pain. Let's check about the causes 
Ziqitza Healthcare wants to share.
Causes of arthritis
Causes of arthritis vary from person to person. The most common 
symptoms are as follows:
1.    Stress: Stress on the joints is the most common cause of 
arthritis. Nowadays the work of every person gives street on their 
knees. The stress on the knees can break the members and so could 
cause arthritis.
2.    Genetical: The genetic cases are mostly seen in arthritis. Doctors 
at Ziqitza Healthcare ltd say that if a person has arthritis in one family, 
then it's most commonly seen in their younger generations too.
3.    Obesity: ZHL Rajasthan says that obesity can cause many health 
issues and arthritis is one among them. Being overweight on the 
body causes pains in joints.
4.    Viral infections: Many viral infections cause inflammation in 
joints which can lead to arthritis.
5.    Excess uric acid: production of excess uric acid in the body 
Results in Gout pain.
Risk factors
There are some risk factors for arthritis.
 1.    Age: Old age people are at high risk for arthritis. Especially 
knee joint pains are most commonly seen in adults.
2.    Lifestyle: Tobacco intake can cause arthritis too. Ziqitza Limited 
says tobacco not only causes cancer but also arthritis. Recent day’s 
lifestyle includes most of the unhealthy eating habits, untimely 
having of food, etc etc. These all can leads to many issues.
Treatment of arthritis
Ziqitza Rajasthan says that treatment of arthritis contains 
few steps.
1.    Medication: doctor suggests medications when the 
Arthritis is in the initial stage.
2.    Physical therapy:  sometimes physical therapy cures 
arthritis with or without medications.
3.    Injections: If the pain and swelling are in high amount 
and membranes are getting damaged, doctors suggest 
injections to repair damaged membranes.
4.    Surgery: most doctors recommend surgery only when 
it's necessary and mandatory. Surgery has two types. One 
is fusion surgery where both bones in a joint get attached 
to immobilize the moment so that patient can't get pain. 
Another one is joint replacement where movable 
machines are attacked in joints.
Prevention methods
     Arthritis can be prevented by following few methods daily.
1.    Exercise regularly: "By exercising regularly for 30 minutes, 
you can cure many health issues that could attack you in the 
future," says Ziqitza Limited Rajasthan.
2.    Quit smoking: stop smoking and you will have fewer chances 
of getting arthritis.
3.    Maintain healthy body weight: always make sure to maintain 
your BMI normal.
 
Along with this make sure to not have fractures of joints. These 
methods of prevention can be useful. Even though arthritis will 
become a serious issue if neglected in the starting stage. So, 
everyone should be aware of it.