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Winter Health Care: Children and the elderly need more care in the cold season. Orthopedic experts say that old injuries surface in winter, in such a situation swelling and pain start occurring. He said that due to changing weather, chronic pain, arthritis etc. occur. The doctor has suggested remedies for this.
Agra: Winter has knocked in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. With the arrival of winter, the problem of joint pain increases in people of all ages. The number of joint pain patients has also increased in Sarojini Naidu Medical College, Agra. Orthopedic experts say that old injuries surface in winter, in such a situation swelling and pain start occurring. He said that due to changing weather, chronic pain, arthritis etc. occur.
Experts say that in case of pain, do not increase exercise, but immediately consult the nearest doctor. The doctor said that in such a situation, first the swelling and pain are reduced, after that light exercise can be advised. Dr. explains that it is common to have joint pain amid changing weather and extreme cold. During this period, sometimes old injuries also start giving pain. In such a situation, if there is swelling, then do not exercise at all without consulting the doctor, otherwise the pain and swelling may increase.
Problem increasing among youth also
Dr. Amrit Goyal, Head of the Department of Orthopedics, Sarojini Naidu Medical College, Agra, said that joint pain can occur in a person of any age. Its number is also very high among the youth. He said that joint pain etc. starts troubling people in winter. He said that if there is swelling in any joint and it is not treated on time, it will increase and the problem will increase. The doctor said that in many cases many things become clear through blood test. Sometimes arthritis develops, which can be prevented by taking some medicines.
Number of joint pain patients increased
Dr. Amrit Goyal, Head of the Department of Orthopedics, Sarojini Naidu Medical College, Agra, said that the number of patients suffering from joint pain has increased in the OPD of the Medical College. He told that patients of all ages are coming to SN Medical College. The doctor said that the number of such patients increases in winter. He told that in such weather the elderly face the most problems. Small children also sometimes become victims of joint pain. It is important that people protect themselves from cold. During cold wave, leave the house only wearing warm clothes. He told to stay away from cold water, take bath with lukewarm water and wear clothes immediately. The doctor said that sitting in the sun is also considered the best solution.
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