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World Arthritis Day: 12 October

  World Arthritis Day , referred to as WAD, is a global awareness about arthritis disease. Held every year on12 October. Arthritis is an inflammatory condition that can affect one or more joints and cause pain and stiffness. Millions of people throughout the world are known to be affected by the crippling condition that limits range of motion and has an impact on functional life. As a result, physicians warn that if untreated, it might completely limit your mobility. No of the type of arthritis, symptoms like fever, swollen lymph nodes, weight loss, exhaustion, hand weakness, trouble walking, and poor sleep can all occur. Here's how to tell whether a pain is normal discomfort or an early sign of arthritis: ·          Joint discomfort ·          Stiffness and swelling in joints. ·          Your range of motion could also get smaller. ·          The skin around the joint is red. ·          Unexplained joint discomfort frequently includes fever. ·          Difficulty performing daily

Do You Have Any Recommendations For Me To Eat After A Joint Replacement?

"Cake, chips, cookies, and donuts!" This is probably how many of our patients would like to hear from us (at least, that's what I hope to hear!). Contrary to popular belief, junk food is not a recommended part of the postoperative diet. The postoperative diet is not strictly enforced by Dr. Berger, although there are aspects of it that are recommended and ideal. Water: The patient's body contains anesthetic and drugs right after surgery. It is crucial to push fluids after joint replacement because these medications have a tendency to dehydrate the patient. The faster the anesthetic is washed out, the more water the patient consumes. Constipation, a typical adverse reaction to anesthesia and several painkillers, is reduced by drinking more water. Electrolytes: Patients should remember the significance of electrolytes while hydrated. The balance of electrolytes in the body might become unbalanced if you consume too much water without electrolytes. Electrolyte consumptio