Rheumatoid arthritis in winter: Doctor shares 5 ways to manage pain and inflammation
Hindustan TimesRheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disorder that causes inflammation in the joints, leading to pain, stiffness, swelling and loss of mobility. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Deepak Raina, Senior director and unit head, Orthopaedics, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Dwarka, shared five ways to combat Rheumatoid arthritis pain and inflammation, especially in the winter season. Surgeries: Surgeries like Total hip and Total knee Replacement involves replacing the damaged joint with artificial joint significantly reduces pain and deformity and improves function. Dr Deepak Raina added that even after surgeries, supportive medicine and physical exercise are required to prevention the erosion of joints, caused by rheumatoid arthritis.