Early arthritis in young adults: Symptoms and knee treatment options
Obesity could put severe stress on the joints of the hips, knees and back.
Obesity could put severe stress on the joints of the hips, knees and back.
Obesity could put severe stress on the joints of the hips, knees and back.
Arthritis was an old man's disease till a few years ago. However, now, knee, hip and back issues plague even youngsters who are in their teens or thirties. Thanks to demanding job schedules and academics, our entire body can ache and even feel exhausted at the end of the day. Some might mock you, saying you have started getting old even in your early thirties. But, experts say that these symptoms are not signs of premature ageing but the beginning of early arthritis.
According to the experts at the King Edward VII Hospital in the UK, many people in their teens, 20s, and 30s can also suffer from osteoarthritis. Identifying them early would help start treatment quickly. If delayed, arthritis could cause severe inflammation and permanent joint damage.
Major symptoms of early arthritis
1) Stiffness in the body for over 30 minutes in the morning
2) Pain and inflammation in more than one joint
3) Struggling to do the daily chores
4) Feeling warmth and tenderness in the joints
5) Unexplained exhaustion
All of them could indicate rheumatoid arthritis, osteo arthritis or psoriatic arthritis.
How to make your joints strong?
Exercises like walking, swimming, and yoga make the joints stronger and more flexible. Obesity could put severe stress on the joints of the hips, knees and back, so regulating body weight is key in controlling the symptoms of early arthritis. If you sit for long hours while working, do not forget to ensure proper support to your back. Moreover, a healthy diet rich in Omega 3 fatty acids, antioxidants and vitamin D would nourish and strengthen the joints, keeping away the symptoms of early arthritis.