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What happens if arthritis goes untreated?
It may make it difficult to walk. If some types of arthritis are left untreated, joint deformity and permanent damage to the joints may occur. Untreated rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can lead to complications such as cardiovascular disease, lung problems, and eye inflammation.
Will arthritis get worse without treatment?
Because RA is a progressive disease, symptoms typically get worse. If left untreated, it can cause severe damage to the joints and serious complications in the major organs. However, there are a number of effective treatments, and proper treatment is critical to managing the progression of RA.
What should I do if I think I have arthritis?
What should I do if I think I have arthritis? Talk to your doctor if you have arthritis symptoms such as pain, stiffness, or swelling in or around one or more of your joints.
Can arthritis go away on its own?
Arthritis can’t be reversed, but it can be managed. If you have arthritis, but you don’t feel like your current treatment is working, call your doctor. You may need to try a different type of treatment. With the right kind of care, you can manage your arthritis and live a productive life.
Whats the worst kind of arthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is recognized as the most disabling type of arthritis.
How to take care of your joints with arthritis?
Everyday routines 1 Keep your joints moving. Do daily, gentle stretches that move your joints through their full range of motion. 2 Use good posture. A physical therapist can show you how to sit, stand and move correctly. 3 Know your limits. Balance activity and rest, and don’t overdo.
Do you think you can’t exercise if you have arthritis?
Stop Thinking You Can’t Exercise. Many people who have arthritis are afraid if they’re active they’ll have more pain and so they just don’t get any exercise. This may be one of the biggest misconceptions about arthritis.
Can a person with arthritis go to sleep?
Learn how arthritis pain affects your sleep and what you can do about it. As many as 80% of people with arthritis have trouble sleeping. With achy, stiff and sometimes swollen joints, getting comfy, dozing off and staying asleep while in pain due to arthritis can be a tall order.
What to do if you have arthritis in your hip?
Most people can manage osteoarthritis pain with medicine, exercise, physical therapy, and weight loss (if they are overweight). If these things don’t work, then surgery to replace the hip is an option. Arthritis may get worse over time. But it may stay the same or even get better.