October 12 is world arthritis day. But are you aware of the factors that increase your risk of arthritis? If not, it’s time to learn about what puts you at risk of arthritis.
Smoking: If you want to lower your risk of arthritis, then kick the butt! Yes, smoking not only reduces bone density but also puts pressure on the spine, increasing your chance of suffering from arthritis and degenerative spine conditions, says Satnam Singh Chhabra, the head of Neuro and Spine department at the Sir Ganga Ram Hospital.
Antibiotics: Stop popping antibiotics for every health problem, especially for kids, as it makes your child twice likely to develop juvenile arthritis. It is an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation of eyes and joints. The study results were published in the journal Pediatrics.
High heels: Not only women, excess use of high heels in men also makes them prone to knee pain, premature arthritis and osteoarthritis. It causes unequal weight distribution among the foot bones. In an interview to IANS, Abhay Nene, consultant spine surgeon, Wockhardt Hospital, Mumbai, said that one should wear a maximum of one-inch heels and that too only for short duration.
Crash diets: Yes, crash diet designed for rapid weight loss can affect your bone health as they cause dehydration. And if the overall water content drops by 10%, you might suffer from arthritis and back pain, says Meenakshi Sharma, Spine Specialist at Qi Spine Clinic. Hence, say no to crash diets and ensure you drink at least 10 glasses of water daily.
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