Attention should be paid to Arthritis Disease

Medicana Sivas Hospital Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Specialist Dr. Mustafa Kısa made statements about Arthritis.

Dr. Mustafa Kısa stated that Arthritis is a chronic disease with joint pain, swelling, redness and limitation of movement and can be seen in all age groups from 7 to 70. diseases that affect life expectancy. Besides the joints, it can affect other parts of the body, including muscles, bones, and internal organs. Unfortunately, we understand what the joints are for when the joint is broken. For this reason, early diagnosis is very important in arthritis as in any disease. Diagnosis can be made with simple blood tests and x-rays, and further investigations may be needed. Healthy lifestyle and habits positively affect the course of arthritis. Regular exercise, maintaining ideal body pains, staying away from stress and smoking, and regular sleep help reduce the severity of illness.

Dr. Expressing that the main purpose of treatment is to increase the quality of life of the patient, Mustafa Kısa said, “The main purpose of treatment is to increase the quality of life of the patient. It is tried to be taken under control with drug treatments, changes in lifestyle and exercise practices suitable for the individual. Strong doctor-patient communication is one of the factors that positively affect the treatment process. Patients should be careful and vigilant about non-medical treatments. Because the effects of these applications on vital organs such as the heart, liver and kidney are unknown.