Arthritis Care

Arthritis can present in many ways, and symptoms may develop gradually or appear suddenly. Common features include:

• Morning stiffness for more than 30 minutes
• Swollen, warm, or tender joints
• Reduced Range of Motion and stiffness of joints
• Pain while climbing stairs, walking, or performing daily activities
• Fatigue and general discomfort
• Tingling, numbness, or lumps near joints

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, you must reach out to orthopedic specialists at UMC Hospitals for the best arthritis treatment and surgery in Navi Mumbai.

• Osteoarthritis
  The common form is osteoarthritis, a condition that occurs due to the degradation of the cartilage. This is often seen in the joints of the knees, hips, hands, and back in middle-aged to old individuals.
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
  A chronic autoimmune condition in which the immune system attacks the joints, causing pain and swelling, which, if left untreated, leads to deformities. This condition tends to affect women more and involves multiple joints symmetrically.
• Psoriatic Arthritis
  This is observed in people with psoriasis and is a form of arthritis that can affect the joints, skin, and nails, leading to pain, stiffness, and swelling.
• Gout
  A metabolic form of inflammatory arthritis resulting from an excessive amount of uric acid in the blood, producing sudden and extreme pain, usually beginning with the big toe.
• Lupus-Related Arthritis
  Lupus is a form of autoimmune disease that may affect the joints, skin, and kidneys. It predominantly affects women.

Choosing a multispecialty hospital for arthritis care and management is essential for advanced care. It focuses on pain relief, preserving joint function, and improving quality of life. Common treatment options include:

• Medications to control pain and inflammation
• Heat or cold therapy
• Structured exercise and physiotherapy
• Joint protection techniques
• Non-surgical interventions

This is the last resort when all other treatment options fail. Doctors usually consider minimally invasive or arthroscopic surgeries, which use minimal incisions and allow patients to walk and return home at the earliest.

• Maintain a healthy body weight to reduce stress on your weight-bearing joints.
• Protect your joints and avoid repeated injuries.
• Engage in low-impact physical activity.
• Choose an anti-inflammatory diet.
• Ensure sufficient intake of calcium and vitamin D.
• Avoid harmful habits like smoking and drinking alcohol.

While arthritis is a long-term condition, it does not have to define your quality of life. Early intervention by qualified medical professionals can make a huge difference in treatment outcomes. Consult doctors at UMC Hospitals for the best arthritis treatment in Navi Mumbai. We offer consistent care, informed decision-making, and open communication to all our patients, helping them stay active and comfortable.