New Delhi: Monsoon season brings the long-awaited relief from the scorching heat, but it comes with its own set of problems such as health problems like diarrhoea, flu, cold and cough. Moreover, the humidity tends to increase during monsoon and this triggers arthritis pain in some individuals. People often complain about experiencing increased hip problems and arthritis during monsoon. Various environmental and lifestyle factors can worsen your symptoms causing discomfort and distress.
Dr Anup Khatri, senior Consultant- Orthopedics, Gleneagles Hospital, Parel, Mumbai shared with News9,” The sudden shift in temperature and increases in atmospheric pressure can take a heavy toll on your joints and cause pain. This can easily trigger your arthritis and lead to symptoms such as inflammation, swelling, and restricted mobility.”
“Transitional shifts in the weather can severely affect your joints and their fluid consistency. This can significantly worsen the pain especially if you are suffering through conditions like osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis. Another major cause contributing to arthritis and hip problems during monsoon is an increase in humidity levels.” People are also less likely to step out of their houses due to heavy rains which can impact their mobility and reduced sun exposure can decrease vitamin D stores in the body. Physical inactivity can harm your joint health and restrict smooth blood flow.
Symptoms of Arthritis in Monsoon
The symptoms include sharp pain, stiffness especially in the morning, inflammation, difficulty in walking or moving, fatigue, lack of energy, the skin around the joint becomes red and swollen, can cause loss of appetite, unintended weight loss and fever.
Preventive measures to take
This can be prevented by following precautions and safety measures during monsoon. If your joint pain starts then applying a cold press on the affected area can provide temporary relief.
Taking warm baths can be helpful.
Staying hydrated can help maintain the lubrication of the joints and minimise the intensity of the pain. One should drink a minimum of 2 to 3 litres per day.
Eating well-balanced meals that consist variety of fruits, vegetables, legumes, and lentils can help strengthen your joints.
Engaging in physical activity that can be performed at home such as lunges, squats, yoga, meditation, walking, and cardio for more than 40 minutes can be beneficial. However, if this pain sustains for a longer duration, then consider consulting a doctor for timely intervention.
Your doctor might closely examine your conditions and symptoms experience to curate a tailored treatment plan. This can include certain medications and lifestyle adjustments for the betterment of your joint health.
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