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6 Risks of Unmanaged Joint Inflammation

If one or more joints of your body are suffering from inflammation, you’re classified as an arthritic patient. Arthritis symptoms may vary from pain and stiffness to immobility of joints. It can occur in people of both genders, and almost 54.4 million US adults suffered from arthritis from 2013 to 2015. [1]

Arthritis is most commonly one of two types: osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis. The etiology of rheumatoid arthritis is the overactive immune system attacking the connective tissue of our joints due to any pathological cause. Osteoarthritis is caused by physical wear and tear of the joints over time. [2]

Although arthritis is treatable and you may get relive from symptoms by using certain medicines, untreated arthritis can potentially lead to serious risks. This article lists 6 possible risks of untreated arthritis.

          1.) Destruction of Joints:

As arthritis progresses, joints continue to wear and tear. If inflammation is not controlled and remains untreated, it can lead to permanent joint damage.

          2.) Permanent Immobility:

Joints act like hinges to help you move your body parts. Inflamed joints destroy slowly over time and their tissue is replaced by fibrotic connective tissue which doesn’t permit any mobility. [3]

          3.) Osteoporosis:

As the immune cells continue to destroy joints, they also corrode bone and soft tissues by releasing acidic inflammatory chemicals. The bone eventually becomes thin and osteoporotic. [4]

          4.) Anemia:

Do you know that flat bones in our bodies form red blood cells because of the presence of red bone marrow in them? If not, don’t forget now. It is quite evident that RBCs won’t be produced if bones get damaged, which could lead to a patient becoming anemic. [5]

          5.) Heart Problems:

Research studies show that uncontrolled rheumatoid arthritis can become so severe that the inflammation spreads to other tissues of the body, including the heart, which can lead to myocarditis and coronary heart syndrome. [6]

          6.) Eye Complications:

Uveitis is a form of eye inflammation that can occur by the inflammation spreading from the joints to the eyes. [7]

These commonly developing late-complications of arthritis can lead to serious issues. We should also mention that any kind of strain, stress, sports injury, or overuse of the affected joints greatly accelerates the development of problems. Moreover, you can avoid these by using high quality anti-inflammatory supplements. Your doctor may also recommend 100% standardized all-natural extracts that help alleviate the pain of arthritis.

10 Tips Arthritis Self-Care:

You can at least reduce the painful symptoms of arthritis at home by doing the following:

• Eat a nutritious and balanced diet.
• Maintain a healthy weight.
• Have a good sleep schedule.
• Use hot or cold packs.
• Take over-the-counter analgesics as these act rapidly because of their high absorption and bioavailability rate.
• Stay active and try to mobilize your joints to prevent excessive fibrosis.
• Get a full-body massage.
• Use high quality anti-inflammatory herbal supplements.
• Add turmeric to your diet, as it has anti-inflammatory properties.
• Try splints, braces, or other supportive instruments that help ease discomfort.

Being an arthritic patient isn’t easy. But with a little self care, you can prevent these symptoms from occurring. Always talk to your doctor for supportive therapies and medical aids.

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References:

1.) Arthritis-Related Statistics | Data and Statistics | Arthritis | CDC. https://www.cdc.gov/arthritis/data_statistics/arthritis-related-stats.htm.

2.) What Is Arthritis? https://www.arthritis.org/health-wellness/about-arthritis/understanding-arthritis/what-is-arthritis.

3.) Khalid, M., Tufail, S., Aslam, Z. & Butt, A. Osteoarthritis: From complications to cure. Int. J. Clin. Rheumtol. 12, 160–167 (2017).

4.) Heidari, B. & Hassanjani Roushan, M. R. Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis. Casp. J. Intern. Med. 3, 445–6 (2012).

5.) Kumari, M., Marwah, S. & Arya, V. STUDY OF ANEMIA IN RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS. Int. J. Dev. Res. 8, 20568–20572 (2019).

6.) Kaplan, M. J. Cardiovascular complications of rheumatoid arthritis: Assessment, prevention, and treatment. Rheumatic Disease Clinics of North America vol. 36 405–426 (2010).

7.) Did you know the Connection between Arthritis and Ocular Disease? | Uveitis.org | OIUF. https://uveitis.org/did-you-know-the-connection-between-arthritis-and-ocular-disease/.