Dr Anil Mishra, Orthopedic Doctor in South Delhi, Orthopedic Surgeon

Rheumatoid Arthritis is an autoimmune disorder in which the immune system of the body mistakenly attacks the lining of your joints, believing it to be foreign substances like bacteria or viruses. This, in turn, creates inflammation, causing the thickening of the synovium (the tissue that lines the inside of the joints), which results in the swelling and pain in the joints. If inflammation goes unchecked for a long period of time, it does not only cause damage to the cartilage of the joint but the bones too. Rheumatoid Arthritis can cause joints to become loose, unstable, painful and can gradually lose their mobility. It most commonly affects the joints of the hands, wrists, ankle, elbows, knees, and feet. Since it can also affect the cardiovascular or respiratory system, it is also called a systematic disease. This article shows that making small lifestyle changes or improvements can help you in managing the symptoms of your rheumatoid arthritis, for instance -...

You most likely will experience postoperative pain after undergoing major surgeries like hip replacement surgery or knee replacement surgery , a cardiac surgery, or a procedure on other vital organs. To help manage this pain, your doctor will recommend various medication as well as non-medication techniques. Postoperative pain can be extremely unpleasant and if not treated properly can become the chronic pain (i.e., pain that lasts longer than three months) and chronic pain can become difficult to manage not only for patients but doctors as well. Being able to manage pain after undergoing major surgeries not only helps in speeding up your recovery but also reduce the risk of developing certain complications such as pneumonia and blood clots. The site of the surgery is not the only area where you’ll feel pain or discomfort. Patients often feel muscle pain in the neck, shoulders or back. Certain important activities like sitting, walking, climbing stairs, and even...