Arthritis affects women more

• April 29, 2024

The rheumatoid arthritis It is a disease that occurs in 1% of the population, especially in women, affecting 3 of them for every man. It appears between 30 and 40 years of age. However, it is possible that it will develop before the age of 16 or even after 60, he said. Gabriela Huerta Sil , doctor assigned to Rheumatology Service of the General Hospital of Mexico .

According to the specialist, the arthritis is a disease in which the immune system creates a chronic inflammatory process in joints , that is, in damage to the structure of bone, tendons and ligaments.

Huerta Sil, assured that the main causes are the genetic predisposition , environmental factors such as virus , bacteria , mushrooms , hormonal issues and of neurotransmitters : "It is a systemic problem, that is, in some patients there may be affection to other organs other than joints such as lung, liver and kidney."

Gabriela Huerta explained that the rheumatoid arthritis it is accompanied by joint pain , inflammation predominantly in hands and presented symmetrically and bilaterally; there is stiffness when getting up and fatigue, even without having carried out activities that require great physical effort: "It is possible that there is also limitation of movement and in those who the disease evolves a little more, they can have deformities or disabilities ”.

The diagnosis of this condition is established with the completion of a complete clinical evaluation of the patient taking into account the symptoms, physical examination and clinical data secondary to the deformities that may occur.

Huerta Sil commented that the physical rehabilitation it is a fundamental part of the treatment once patients leave the usual crisis. They are physical therapies in joints , tendons or ligaments damaged and in which there is no movement, thereby recover and help to reduce pain:

"It is essential that patients do exercise recommended by the doctor, mainly swimming , hike Y stretching " , reiterated the expert from the Rheumatology Service of the General Hospital of Mexico.

Video Medicine: Mayo Clinic Minute What’s rheumatoid arthritis? (April 2024).