Rheumatism.
Rheumatism is not a simple joint pain problem, and it can cause serious harm to our bodies in many ways. The damage to the joints, the rheumatism arthritis, primarily attacks our joints, first and foremost the small joints of hands, feet, wrists and knees. At an early stage of a disease, the pain and swelling of the joints, which are often continuous, can make it difficult for patients to suffer in their daily activities, such as simple fist-shakes and carrying. As the condition evolves, the cartilage and bone of the joint will gradually be destroyed, and the joint gap will be narrowed, resulting in the restriction of the joint function. In the long term, the joints may be deformed, as if they were tilted on the side of the finger joint, as if they were bent on the side of the small thumb; and there are swan neck deformities, button deformations, etc. These deformities not only seriously affect the beauty of the hand, but also, more crucially, make it impossible to complete the fine work of the hand, such as writing, buttons, chopsticks, etc., which greatly reduces the ability of the patient to provide for himself. Furthermore, when major joints, such as knee joints and hips, are exhausted, the ability of patients to walk is seriously affected and may even require wheelchair-based action. It’s not just a joint, but it’s like a bomb, and it’s spreading to other parts of our body. It can cause lung problems, such as inter-pulmonary fibrosis, a patient with symptoms such as cough, short-temperature and respiratory difficulties, and a marked decrease in activity tolerance, which seriously affects the CPR function and prevents the patient from carrying out normal physical activity. At the same time, rheumatological arthritis may affect the cardiovascular system and increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases such as coronary heart disease and myocardial infarction. In addition, the eye can be tired, with dry eye diseases, filamentitis, grapeitis, etc., causing problems such as dry eye, pain, blurred vision, which affects the visual function of the patient and may even lead to loss or blindness. The impact on the quality of life of patients is greatly affected by corrosive pain, malformations and other organ diseases caused by rheumatism. Basic activities in daily life, such as dressing, washing and feeding, can become extremely difficult and patients may need long-term care from their families. With regard to work, patients with severe conditions are often unable to work normally, leading to a reduction in their economic income and a financial burden on families. Moreover, physical suffering can cause psychological problems, such as anxiety, depression, which can lead to loss of self-confidence, confusion about the future and a further decrease in the well-being of life as a result of physical disabilities and changes in life. The potential impact on life expectancy is likely to be reduced by the long-term suffering from rheumatism arthritis, especially for patients with severe complications. For example, the combination of further deterioration of physical functioning, reduced resistance and vulnerability to various infections due to lung or cardiovascular diseases increases the risk of death.
In short, the hazards of rheumatism are all-encompassing and relate to joints, organs, quality of life and life. Understanding these hazards will allow us to give greater attention to the disease, to early detection and treatment and to minimize the damage to our bodies and lives.
