New Delhi: Arthritis is an autoimmune disease that affects joint and bone pain. It could be a problem or a matter of concern, If not taken care of at the right time. Hence it is important to follow these few tips such as proper sunlight exposure every day, having food products that provide calcium and Vitamin B12 with all micro nutritions for e.g. olive oil, green tea, blueberries etc and also taking all the medications recommended by doctors.
Eating food habits should be defendant, right from a young age when you’re a teenager in your early 20s, advises Dr. Ashwani Maichand � Orthopedic Surgeon , Apollo spectra Delhi.
He says: “Arthritis is no more an age-related disorder and does not affect only those above 45 years.This is basically more relevant to the teenage generations who are not particular about their timings of the food, their content of the food. Osteoporosis means a lack of calcium in bones even in young patients. So young patients form to get early arthritis.”
He lists down a few food items that can worsen your condition:
Refined Sugars: Sugary food can be a risk factor for arthritis. Chocolates,ice-cream, aerated drinks, all sweets to be avoided
