12 October - World Arthritis Day

Arthritis is a group of various inflammatory joint diseases, affecting their synovial membrane, capsule (joint capsule) and articular cartilage.

Often the cause of the development of the inflammatory process in the joint is a dysfunction of the immune system., which begins to perceive its own tissues as foreign and damage them.

Another common cause of the disease is infection. Possible pathogens – bacteria, viruses and fungi. They can penetrate the joint directly (through the wound, tax, puncture) or from distant foci with blood flow. Hitting the joint, pathogens begin to actively reproduce, releasing toxic waste products and provoking the development of inflammation.

Arthritis is characterized by joint pain, changing their shape, dysfunction, changes in temperature and color of the supra-articular skin.

Arthritis pain is more common at rest, but may intensify or, vice versa, decrease while moving. The most intense pain is observed in the second half of the night and in the morning.

Smoking, alcohol consumption, hypodynamia, overweight, obesity in some cases are starting points in the development and progression of rheumatic diseases.

При появлении боли в суставе и ухудшении самочувствия, необходимо как можно скорее обратиться к врачу.

К какому врачу обращаться при подозрении на артрит?

To get started, you can contact your local doctor (for adults), pediatrician (children). If arthritis is suspected, the doctor will refer you to a specialist (rheumatologist or surgeon).

For prevention arthritis is necessary 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week. Brisk walking is perfect for a person of any age., swimming, bicycle, tennis, dancing or roller skating. Укрепить мышцы помогут пилатес и йога. It is also equally important to eat a balanced diet. (include foods with fiber and B vitamins in your diet), maintain normal body weight, give up bad habits, prevent hypothermia of the joints, wear comfortable shoes (if you are predisposed to arthritis, use orthopedic shoes, rack), do not cross your legs while sitting (because. this leads to stagnation of blood and immobility of the joints).

10 and 11 October 2024 work will be organized

direct telephone lines:

– 10 October from 11.00 to 12.00 by phone. 8(0232)34-89-13 on the basis of the Gomel Regional Children's Clinical Hospital institution, Nadezhda Leonidovna Bilskaya, the chief freelance specialist of the State Healthcare Institution for pediatric cardiorheumatology, will answer your questions.

– 11 October from 12.00 to 13.00 by phone. 8(0232)55-66-03 at the State Health Institution “Gomel Central City Clinical Clinic”, rheumatologist Tatyana Vladimirovna Mikryukova will answer your questions;

Anna Pigulevskaya,

instructor-valeologist

отдела общественного здоровья Гомельского областного ЦГЭ и ОЗ