International holidays - Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Day

February 2 - Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Day - celebrated annually, has important functions and disseminates detailed information about the disease It was created by a non-profit organization that helps patients with rheumatoid arthritis, making their lives easier and better Thanks to the work of the fund (Rheumatoid Patient Foundation), it appeared and was established in 2013, it refers to international holidays (Rheumatoid Awareness Day) and is called rheumatoid arthritis awareness day What is it needed for? To increase and expand public knowledge about this disease Give more information, draw attention to the need for research, searching for ways and methods of solution According to unofficial data, more than 1,000,000 Russian citizens and more than 20,000,000 inhabitants of the planet suffer from this disease A chronic disease occurs when there are serious disturbances in the human immune system and a decrease in its active functioning; as a result of such a failure, the connective tissue of the joints is affected, and inflammation appears The most insidious of all rheumatic diseases It develops slowly, but appears suddenly and is therefore very dangerous The exact causes of rheumatoid arthritis have not yet been established, but factors have been found that contribute to the development of the disease These may include infections, hormonal disorders, and genetic predisposition Additional negative risks include: hypothermia, stress, intoxication, excessive physical activity Symptoms include swelling and redness of the skin in the joint area, stiffness and pain that increases with movement, weakness, fatigue, and possible subcutaneous nodules The disease is systemic and affects not only the joints, but also other organs (human systems) It occurs in all age groups, even in children The cause of arthritis is not a failure of the functions of an individual joint, but a change in the natural settings of the immune system, the cells of which produce special proteins They accelerate inflammation, support it, resulting in destruction of joint tissue, bone tissue, and other organs suffer The pathology is localized in the joints, fingers, knees or heels At the first stage, in the absence of early symptoms, it is very difficult to detect the onset of the disease, so it is important not to waste time Starting treatment before serious pathologies appear will help avoid the development of complications It is necessary to visit a rheumatologist to prescribe a set of therapeutic measures and the necessary therapy Complex treatment methods significantly relieve pain and stop the rapid development of the disease A serious illness affects everyday life, leading to disability in 70%, so early diagnosis and timely medical care are very important You need to know that there are more than 200 rheumatic diseases, not all arthritis is the same and each has its own characteristics The main goal of the international holiday, which was called Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Day: to unite the efforts of doctors, the public and patients to address issues of prevention, early and rapid diagnosis, medical and social rehabilitation of patients with this disease Attracting the attention of the general public around the world to an important problem, improving and significantly increasing information about rheumatoid arthritis in all its forms and manifestations Only updating the problem, prevention, new methods and solutions will help eliminate risk factors, reduce morbidity and disability, and significantly improve the quality of life It is very important not to neglect your health and carefully monitor the condition of your body