Health Articles

Joint pain doesn’t always mean an orthopedic problem. Learn the signs that point to an autoimmune cause and when to see a rheumatologist instead.

Even Odisha’s mild winters can worsen arthritis stiffness and pain. Here’s why cold weather affects joints, and practical steps that help.

If you have psoriasis and joint pain, they may be linked. Learn the early signs of psoriatic arthritis and why catching it early protects your joints.

Short answer: Gout is caused by uric acid crystals and usually strikes one joint suddenly, most often the big toe. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that slowly inflames many joints on both sides of the body, with long morning stiffness. Both cause hot, swollen, painful joints, but they are treated very differently, so…

Short answer: Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is arthritis that starts before age 16 and lasts at least six weeks. Early signs include a swollen joint, morning stiffness, limping, and tiredness or fever. It is not “growing pains”. JIA can also inflame the eyes, often without any symptoms, so children with JIA need regular eye checks….

By Dr. Ashit Syungle | Rheumatologist at Odisha Arthritis & Rheumatology Center Gout is one of the most common and painful forms of arthritis, affecting millions of Indians. Characterized by sudden, severe attacks of joint pain, redness, and swelling, gout typically strikes the big toe but can affect any joint. The good news? Many effective…

By Dr. Ashit Syungle | Rheumatologist at Odisha Arthritis & Rheumatology Center Exercise is perhaps the most under-prescribed treatment for arthritis. In India, there is a common misconception that people with arthritis should rest their joints and avoid movement. This is dangerously wrong. Research consistently shows that appropriate exercise reduces pain, improves joint function, strengthens…

By Dr. Ashit Syungle | Rheumatologist at Odisha Arthritis & Rheumatology Center Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease where your immune system mistakenly attacks the joints, causing pain, swelling, stiffness, and long-term joint damage. While medication remains the cornerstone of RA treatment, emerging research shows that what you eat can significantly influence disease activity,…

Short answer: Many people with arthritis in Odisha feel more pain and stiffness during the monsoon. Research on weather and joint pain is mixed, but falling air pressure, damp air, cooler mornings and lower activity probably all play a part. The pain is real, and you can reduce it. A flare that does not settle,…