By Our Correspondent
BHUBANESWAR: It is possible to recover from arthritis. It is a lifestyle disease. By being aware and careful and making changes in daily lifestyle, people can recover from this disease, experts have said on the occasion of World Arthritis Day.
This was announced by the Department of Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology of the Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital Campus 1 at an awareness rally organized on the occasion of World Rheumatism Day on Monday.
A walkathon was organized from Master Canteen to Ram Mandir on Monday to celebrate World Arthritis Day with the aim of creating awareness among the public about this disease and promoting early detection and treatment of the disease.
On this occasion, the Medical Superintendent of the hospital, Professor (Dr.) Pushparaj Samantasinghar, participated and explained about the problem of arthritis, its treatment and prevention. He said that to get rid of this disease, it is necessary to adopt a proper lifestyle and diet.
In this context, Head of the Department, Professor (Dr.) Pradeep Shekhar Patro said that this problem is not only seen in adults but also in children and adolescents. There are more than a hundred types of arthritis. However, it is not contagious. Its treatment is possible. If proper treatment is given at the right time, the patient is free from pain and disability, he said.
This awareness rally was attended by doctors, nurses, and students, including Dean of Students’ Welfare, Professor Jyoti Ranjan Das, and Nursing Superintendent of IMS & SUM Hospital, Mrs. Minti Mishra.
