Rheumatoid arthritis is inchoate basically have the following symptom: articulatory symptom is more typical expression. Patients may have joint pain, which varies from mild pain to severe pain, and the painful joints are usually symmetrically distributed, such as the metacarpophalangeal joints, proximal interphalangeal joints or wrist joints of both hands. At the same time, there will be joint swelling, which is caused by inflammation in the joint cavity, resulting in increased fluid in the tissues around the joint. In addition, early patients will also feel stiff joints, especially when they get up in the morning, this stiffness will be more obvious, usually lasting about an hour, and can gradually ease after activity. In addition to joint symptoms, there may also be systemic symptoms such as low fever and fatigue, which are easily overlooked, but can also provide clues for early detection of the disease.
In terms of
joint manifestations, the most common are joint pain and tenderness. The degree of pain varies, and the pain may be aggravated when moving joints, such as fingers, wrists and other small joints, when clenching and stretching, the pain is more obvious. There is also pain when pressing the joint. In addition, there will be joint swelling, which is due to inflammatory exudation in the joint cavity, resulting in swelling of the tissues around the joint, which also occurs in small joints such as hands and feet, making the joint look more swollen than normal. Some patients will also have morning stiffness. After getting up in the morning, the joints will feel stiff and inconvenient to move. This stiffness usually lasts for more than one hour, but after proper activities, the stiffness can be gradually alleviated. In addition to the joint manifestations, the patient may also have systemic symptoms. For example, there will be low fever, the body temperature is generally between 37.3 C and 38 C, but also feel weak, the body has no strength, easy to fatigue, activity endurance decline. Some patients also suffer from loss of appetite, lack of interest in food and reduced food intake.
Early prevention of
rheumatoid arthritis is crucial. First of all, we should pay attention to keeping warm, especially in the joints, cold and wet may induce diseases, such as adding clothes in time in autumn and winter. Secondly, avoid overwork, long-term fatigue will reduce the body’s immunity. Also, maintain good posture, whether sitting or standing, to reduce joint stress. Proper exercise is also indispensable, such as walking and swimming, which can strengthen the muscles around the joints. In addition, it is also important to quit smoking, which increases the risk of rheumatoid arthritis morbidity.
Here are some foods that may help prevent rheumatoid arthritis: Foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Fish: Deep-sea fish such as salmon, tuna and cod contain omega-3 fatty acids that help reduce inflammation and reduce the risk of morbidity in rheumatoid arthritis. Nuts, such as walnuts and almonds, contain healthy fats that have a positive effect on the body’s inflammation regulation. Vitamin-rich foods: Vegetables (broccoli) are rich in vitamins such as vitamin C and vitamin K. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that helps the body fight inflammation, while vitamin K is good for bone health. Spinach is rich in folic acid and vitamin A. Folic acid helps cell repair, and vitamin A has antioxidant function. Fruits: Citrus fruits such as oranges and grapefruit contain a lot of vitamin C. Strawberries are rich in vitamin C, but also contain a variety of antioxidant ingredients. Foods rich in dietary fiber. Whole grains: Foods such as oats and brown rice are rich in dietary fiber, which helps maintain intestinal health, which is closely related to the immune system and indirectly reduces inflammation. Legumes, such as black beans and Red Bean, contain dietary fiber, vegetable protein and other ingredients, which have potential benefits for regulating body function and reducing inflammation.
