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Arthritis cases among Indian youngsters rising: Expert

Updated on: 05 August,2014 12:45 PM IST  | 
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There has been a rise in the number of young Indians diagnosed with knee arthritis and other problems of joints and ligaments, a health expert said

Arthritis cases among Indian youngsters rising: Expert

New Delhi: There has been a rise in the number of young Indians diagnosed with knee arthritis and other problems of joints and ligaments, a health expert said.



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"Arthritis or the damage that sets up in our body joints is considered a problem associated with ageing. Loss of cartilage, depleting calcium, wear and tear of the ligaments, or excessive weight have contributed to the onset of arthritis.


"However, we are now seeing a rise in the number of younger patients with osteoarthritis, Rajeev.K. Sharma, senior consultant and orthopaedic and joint replacement surgeon at Apollo Hospital, said here in a press conference on the occasion of the "National Bone and Joint Day" on Monday.

Sharma highlighted on the need to create awareness among young people and having a healthy lifestyle.

"Obesity, lack of exercise, injury in bones or muscles, hereditary defects in alignment of legs, faulty lifestyle and absence of physical activity lead to early degeneration of muscles and cartilage around the joints," he added.

According to experts, though the number of young patients with arthritis might be barely 10 percent, it is important to encourage youngsters to walk, cycle and perform regular exercise.

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