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World Arthritis Day: Why early detection of the autoimmune disease matters

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Updated on: 12 October,2022 12:16 PM IST  |  Mumbai
Nascimento Pinto | nascimento.pinto@mid-day.com

At least 14 million people globally suffer from Rheumatoid Arthritis. City-based rheumatologist Dr Rohini Samant sheds light on why early detection is necessary and what adverse effects neglecting the signs could have

World Arthritis Day: Why early detection of the autoimmune disease matters

The classic symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis are pain, swelling, and stiffness in the joints, which is very marked at night and in the early morning. Representational photo: istock

Throughout the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, people have been suffering from health problems because of the lack of mobility that comes with having to stay indoors. One such complication is arthritis, which contrary to popular belief can affect both young and old members of the population. The winter makes matters worse as joints and muscles tend to stiffen.

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