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Doctor for knee pain in Indore | Orthopaedic surgeon in Indore

Myths and facts about Arthritis<br><br>Dr. Sunil Rajan Knee Clinic is known as the Best Orthopaedic surgeon and doctor for knee pain in Indore. We are expert in treating knee replacement, hip replacement, partial knee replacement, Revision knee replacement, Revision hip replacement, Bilateral knee replacement, Computer assisted surgery and shoulder replacement. Fore More Details : https://www.drsunilrajan.com and call 9826200015.<br>

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Doctor for knee pain in Indore | Orthopaedic surgeon in Indore

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  1. DR. SUNIL RAJAN Head ofDepartment Apollo Institute of Orthopaedics, Apollo Hospitals,Indore M.S Orthopedics, Specialization: Joint ReplacementSurgery

  2. Myths and facts about Arthritis Arthritis means inflammation and tenderness in one or more joints of the body which includes symptoms like pain and stiffness in the joints. According to a fact, arthritis affects more than 15% population. Experts say that there have been a lot of myths about the topic of arthritis, related causes and treatment.

  3. Here are some myths and facts listed to clear the confusion: • Myth: There is only one type of arthritis. • Fact: There is more than one type of arthritis namely osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis being the most common types. • Myth: Cracking the knuckles of fingers and toes can cause arthritis. • Fact: Cracking the knuckles of fingers and toes don’t cause arthritis. By cracking the knuckles, the gas that builds up in the area around the joints gets released. • Myth: Elder people are the ones who get arthritis. • Fact: Anyone including elder people can get arthritis. Although elderly people get mostly affected by arthritis, but it can occur in any one and a type of arthritis called juvenile idiopathic arthritis occurs to teenagers and children. • Myth: Osteoarthritis is a normal part of aging and much can’t be done after diagnosis.Fact: Becoming old is a risk factor but lots of old people never get osteoarthritis while some young people do. There are treatment options available with very effective medicines for some types of arthritis pain. Lifestyle modifications, self care, losing weight, staying active, balancing activity with rest and eating a balanced diet rich in nutrients can help tremendously.

  4. Myth: Diet doesn’t play any role in arthritis pain. • Fact: Diet does have effect on arthritis pain. Fried, processed food, sugars and refined carbs can trigger arthritis attack while foods like broccoli, whole grains and fish can reduce inflammation and relieve arthritis pain by reducing inflammation.

  5. Myth: Having arthritic pain means not exercising at all. • Fact: Exercise must be done even in arthritic pain. Low to moderate exercises can be done that is gentle on the joints so that joints become flexible and the pain gets reduced. Swimming, brisk walking, strength training, yoga and elliptical training are some of the best choices. • Myth: Arthritis cannot be prevented. • Fact: Risk of arthritis can be reduced and onset of some types can be delayed. Maintaining physical activity, healthy body weight, avoiding smoking and over use of drugs can greatly reduce the risk. • Myth: weight loss must be extreme to see the benefits. • Fact: Losing just a few pounds can help manage arthritis symptoms. Losing just 10percent of body weight can ease arthritis pain by 50percent. • Myth: Arthritis is not a very serious health issue. • Fact: Arthritis is a serious health issue, if not early diagnosed can cause permanent disability and interfere with the daily activities of a person and even cause damage of joints and other organs.

  6. Myth: Orthopaedician are the ones who treat arthritis. • Fact: Rheumatologists are trained for the medical management of arthritis while Orthopaedician do surgery on later stages. • Myth: Ayurveda and homeopathy can completely cure arthritis. • Fact: No clinical trial proved this. Evidence is lacking. • Myth: Yoga is good for all types of arthritis. • Fact: Some yoga postures are really beneficial for some types of arthritis but some postures can even harm joints. • Myth: Steroids are the only treatment option for arthritis pain. • Fact: Nowadays many safe medicines, DMARDS are available with less side effects and high efficiency. • These all are general facts that everyone should know because whether you are suffering or not, you can stop the ongoing misconceptions and can lead a sufferer to a right path.

  7. Dr. Sunil Rajan Knee Clinic is known as the Best Orthopaedic surgeon and doctor for knee pain in Indore. We are expert in treating knee replacement, hip replacement, partial knee replacement, Revision knee replacement, Revision hip replacement, Bilateral knee replacement, Computer assisted surgery and shoulder replacement. Fore More Details : https://www.drsunilrajan.com and call 9826200015. Please go through our social media : like our page to no more about ivf Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/drrajankneeclinic Please do follow on Instagram Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/drsunil_rajan/ More Post: Paget’s disease

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