Beware of arthritis in winter

Arthritis is a very scary disease because it can develop depending on the environment or climate, and the body feels very uncomfortable when it occurs. For example, there will be severe pain in the joints, but there is no effective way to relieve the pain, so the patient can only endure the dull pain. In winter, arthritis relapses will be more frequent, and everyone needs to take preventive measures.

In winter, because the temperature is relatively low and the air humidity is relatively high, arthritis is prone to occur. There are some things you can do in the winter to help prevent the onset of arthritis. Let’s take a look.

High incidence of joint diseases

Cold winter is the peak season for arthritis. The pathogenesis of osteoarthritis is very complex. In addition to natural physiological degeneration, climate and environmental factors such as humidity and cold are important reasons for inducing and aggravating the progression of osteoarthritis. Therefore, winter is often the peak season for arthritis.

Many arthritis patients, especially the elderly, often stay at home in the cold winter because they are afraid of the cold. Due to lack of activity, their joints feel sticky and the slightest movement causes pain. Cold weather can easily cause blood vessels in the limbs to constrict and reduce blood supply. Many young women like to wear tight, thin pants, boots, skirts, and a long coat in the cold season. Although the coat appears to cover the knees, the cold air will still penetrate into the joints along the legs, causing spasms in the leg blood vessels, reducing blood supply around the knee joints, and leading to decreased joint resistance. When you are young, your physical condition may not show any symptoms temporarily, but after middle age, arthritis or even other diseases will quietly come knocking on your door.

Protect your joints in winter

Protecting joints starts from daily life. Develop good living habits. Pay special attention to the following 4 points in the cold winter.

Keep warm

Pay special attention to keeping the extremities warm. This is because the blood circulation in the extremities is poor and they are sensitive to changes in external temperature. Therefore, when going out in winter, you should wear gloves, a hat, and warm cotton shoes. Patients with knee arthritis are advised to wear knee pads to prevent the knee joints from getting cold. Sudden changes in temperature can irritate the nerves around the joints, so be careful when going from a warmer environment to a cooler environment, such as going from a stove or a heated room to a cold outdoor environment, and be sure to add clothes to keep warm.

The above is some knowledge about preventing arthritis in winter. I hope everyone will be more cautious about this arthritis disease. Arthritis is not as simple as everyone imagines. If you have some bad habits in life, you must correct them in time. You also need some necessary exercise to help prevent the occurrence of the disease.