Surprising Facts About Arthritis

Arthritis is a condition that affects the joints and causes painful inflammation. Although the condition is very common, there are several myths that prevail. Here are some surprising facts about the condition. Image Courtesy: Getty

One of the most surprising things about arthritis is that it is connected to your body weight. Being overweight will put more pressure on the joints leading to more wear and tear and this increases the chances of developing osteoarthritis and other types of arthritis. Losing weight can reduce stress on the joints and help you avoid arthritis complications. Image Courtesy: Getty

It is not a good idea to try treating your arthritis with natural home remedies because they don't work. You should consult your doctor for best treatment available since there is no natural way to treat the condition or recover from joint damage. Image Courtesy: Getty

One of the most common myths associated with arthritis is that it is only limited to seniors. While the condition is more common in seniors it can affect people of any age group. A large percentage of all the people diagnosed with arthritis are under 60. Image Courtesy: Getty

Arthritis is not at all connected to the weather. It is a common belief that weather changes have a direct effect on the arthritis condition, however it isn't true. Changes in the weather don't affect arthritis. Image Courtesy: Getty

Several people believe that cracking your knuckles causes arthritis, however it doesn't. While cracking the knuckles may not cause any problem for your joints, repeated injuries can. Avoid injuries to your joints in order to avoid any complications. Image Courtesy: Getty

Arthritis is more common in women as compared with men. Genes and sex hormones affect the condition differently however, the unknown behavior leads to a large number of female arthritis cases. Image Courtesy: Getty

The symptoms of arthritis may sometimes be a sign of bigger problems. People, however, may ignore this fact since arthritis is usually associated with age. If your joint pain or inflammation is persistent, see your doctor soon. Image Courtesy: Getty

You can control the risk of developing arthritis. Risk factors like smoking and unhealthy lifestyle can be controlled effectively, which can then help in reducing the risk of developing arthritis with age. Look after yourself and your joints and keep the medical condition at bay. Image Courtesy: Getty