Arthritis can slowdown anyone’s daily activities anytime. People usually get confused between normal pain and the pain triggered due to Arthritis. When the doctors refer the pain as Arthritis they mean the painful inflammation in a joint. In certain cases, the inflammation is accompanied by swelling, pain and redness. The damages in the bones and tissues of the joints make movement difficult.

What Causes Arthritis?

Dr Niraj Vora reveals that the following causes may contribute to the growth of the joint problems.

Heredity:

Scientists have discovered that we not only get beautiful eyes, healthy hair and exceptional brain to solve math from our parents but we also have the tendency to develop rheumatoid Arthritis. It is the HLA-DR4 genetic marker that is associated to rheumatoid Arthritis. Thus, if you have this gene, the development of this disease is inevitable.

Age:

As age augments the cartilage is subjected to wear and tear in course of time and you are likely to develop Arthritis known as osteoarthritis. It not only causes wear and tear but it also weakens the cartilage lining the joint.

Too much usage of a joint:

Why is arthritis unavoidable for dancers and athletes? It is because of the repetitive strain they put on their joints. In case of dancers, they go from flat foot to pointe number of times and thus, end up with painful arthritic ankles.  When it comes to cricket bowlers, they develop arthritis in shoulders or elbow as they propel the ball time and again at speed up to 100 mph.

Injury:

Unfortunately if you have met with any accident, say car accident, household accident, while playing or any other reason, you have chances of developing arthritis in the joints. For instance, Knee arthritis is common among the rugby players as they smack on their knees and joints when they are attacked.

Infection:

You might be surprised to know that arthritis can also be caused by bacteria, viruses or fungi. Lyme disease is caused by the bacteria. Surgery, trauma, bone infection, infection spread from another part of the body, etc. may also lead to arthritis.

 Foods that help you to fight arthritis –

Omega-3 Fats

Number of researches has revealed that Omega-3 Fats have the ability to prevent the inflammation in the body and can reduce the symptoms of arthritis extensively.

Vitamin D

People who include more vitamin D in their diet have very less chance of developing rheumatoid Arthritis. Oily fish, Oysters, eggs, Fortified Cereals are all rich in vitamin D

Olive Oil

Mediterranean diet plays an important role in reducing the pain and stiffness in people suffering from arthritis as it is rich in olive oil. This is because the olive oil has anti-inflammatory properties.

Vitamin C

“Intake of Vitamin C can reduce the development of arthritis up to 30%,” says a recent study. So make sure that you include vitamin C rich bell peppers, oranges, mangos, strawberries, pineapple, and kidney beans in your routine diet.

Hope this information elucidated you well about the causes of arthritis and foods that help you to fight arthritis. The therapies for treating arthritis will continue to improve in the coming days!

Dr Niraj Vora concludes the note by a saying, a good way to your good healthy body is intake of healthy food. Be fit and Be perfect in Body and Life.

Consult Dr Niraj Vora for all your Joints Related Problems