How to prevent and control “arthritis” in autumn and winter

  With the end of the hot summer, the temperature gradually decreases, and the sudden change of temperature in summer and autumn, especially in the morning and evening when the temperature is cooler, there is a significant increase in various joint-related diseases. Mrs. Zhang, who lives in Datuan Township, Pudong New Area, near Fengxian District, began to have knee pain and difficulty moving her knee joints during this season, and her pain increased when she went up and down the stairs. She went to several hospitals but did not receive effective treatment. Later, she heard from her relatives in Situtuan Town, Fengxian District, that the pain department of Fengxian District Central Hospital was very effective in treating knee osteoarthritis, so she rushed there to receive careful treatment from the pain specialists, and was given intracavitary joint nutrient injection for knee osteoarthritis. Dr. Wang Jianguang, director of the pain department, reminded that many middle-aged and elderly people do not pay attention to keeping their joints warm in time, especially for people with bad joints, the cold can aggravate the condition, which is mainly related to poor blood circulation. The reasonably chosen form of fitness exercise, arthritis patients should avoid activities such as sedentary, standing, climbing stairs, mountain climbing, etc., otherwise it will increase the load on the joints and intensify the wear and tear on the joints.  Arthritis refers to an inflammatory disease that occurs in the joints and surrounding tissues of the body, and there are currently 100 million people with arthritis in China. The incidence of arthritis increases from the age of 40 for women and 50 for men, and almost 80-90 percent of people aged 70 have the disease, far exceeding the incidence of cardiovascular disease. Therefore, joint care should start early. Patients present with pain, localized swelling, and limited joint movement. Especially in autumn and winter, joints such as knees and shoulders are more susceptible to cold air, triggering arthritis attacks. How to effectively prevent arthritis attacks in the fall and winter?  After autumn, it is colder in the morning and evening, so it is easy to catch cold at night, which can trigger arthritis attacks. 4. Pay more attention to shoulder, hand and knee exercises, such as wall climbing and hand shaking exercises.  For patients with arthritis attacks, if the pain is not relieved or continues to worsen during the attack, please go to the pain department for treatment in a timely manner to avoid delaying the condition.