Doctors Blame Sedentary Lifestyle for Arthritis Cases Patna News

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PATNA: The sedentary lifestyle and changes in eating habits have led to a sharp increase in the prevalence of arthritis in Bihar in recent times. Almost 40% of the population, including a significant number of young people, suffer from this disease, according to leading doctors. The most common form of arthritis, osteoarthritis, mainly affects women. Other common joint diseases affecting the elderly and young are gout and rheumatoid arthritis, they say. Orthopedic surgeon and former president of the Indian Orthopedic Association (Central Zone), Dr Uday Krishna Jha, points out that at least one in three people in the state suffers from some type of joint problem. Total knee replacement cases in both men and women have increased dramatically in recent years. Calcium and vitamin D deficiency are the main causative factors, he adds. A gynecologist, Dr Punam Raman, observes that in most adults, calcium levels begin to drop by the age of 30 and if adequate amounts of calcium and vitamin D are not supplemented, the chances of be affected by arthritis increase. She suggests that women should take extra care after menopause, as a sedentary lifestyle and poor eating habits can be harmful. Dr Satish Kumar of the Department of Medicine at Nalanda Medical College and Hospital believes that a lack of awareness of arthritis among people makes the problem worse. Overuse or misuse of the joints can lead to the development of arthritis even at a very young age. He says at least 10 people with arthritis seek medical advice from him every day. Former President of the Indian Medical Association, Dr Rajiv Ranjan Prasad, also believes that people suffer from arthritis mainly due to adopting a sedentary lifestyle and lack of physical activity. He advises people not to ignore the early signs of the disease, as diagnosis and treatment can save joints.

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