Arthritis is a common cause of joint pain and can affect any joint in the body, including the knees, hips, and hands. This condition may cause them to become inflamed and stiff, leading to worse pain in the early morning or at night. Women are more likely to experience joint pain than men.

Is Joint Pain an Autoimmune Disorder? 

Rheumatoid Arthritis is a form of arthritis that is associated with an autoimmune disorder and inflammation. Autoimmune diseases can affect any age starting from children to the elderly. In one form, it can present with single or multiple joint pain with or without swelling. It can involve the hand, wrist, foot, knee, Hip, or shoulder joints. These pain are usually worst at night or early morning, mostly during winter, once you get up and/or go to bed. In another form, it can present with skin rash or other internal organ involvement like eyes, lungs, or kidneys where the primary physician will refer rheumatologists to rule out autoimmunity.  

Cause of Joint Pain in the Morning or Night:

It is common for people with arthritis to experience increased joint pain and stiffness at night or in the early morning. This is often referred to as "morning stiffness." There are several proposed reasons why this occur, such as:

• Inactivity: When you are inactive for an extended period of time, such as when you are sleeping, your joints may become stiff and painful when you try to move them.

• Decreased blood flow: Blood flow to your joints may be reduced during sleep, leading to increased stiffness and pain when you wake up.

• Hormonal changes: Your body's levels of certain hormones, such as cortisol, can fluctuate during the night, which can affect inflammation and pain levels in your joints.

• Changes in body temperature: Your body's temperature can drop slightly during the night, which can cause your joints to feel stiffer and more painful.

How Can You Manage Joint Pain?

If you are experiencing increased joint pain and stiffness at night or in the morning, it may be helpful to try some simple self-care strategies or report the symptoms to a rheumatologist for further evaluation and treatment if the pain doesn’t go away.  

Here are a few ways to manage joint pain or arthritis:

• Pain medication: Over-the-counter pain medications such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen (Advil) and naproxen (Aleve) can be helpful for managing joint pain.

• Hot and cold therapy: Applying heat or cold to the affected joint can help reduce pain and swelling. Heat therapy can be done with a heating pad or hot water bottle, while cold therapy can be done with an ice pack or cold pack.

• Exercise: Regular exercises such as swimming, walking, and cycling can help reduce joint pain and stiffness. Consult with a healthcare provider or physical therapist to determine the best exercises for your specific condition.  

• Physical therapy: Physical therapy can help improve flexibility and strength, and teach you ways to protect your joints.

• Assistive devices: Using devices such as a cane, walker, or brace can help reduce the strain on your joints and make it easier to move around.

• Weight loss: Losing weight can help reduce the strain on weight-bearing joints such as the knees and hip

• Surgery: In some cases of advanced arthritis, surgery may be necessary to repair or replace a damaged joint.

Staying active during the day can help to reduce the pain and stiffness felt at night and in the morning. Do not neglect even when you have mild joint pains, as studies have shown that autoimmune disease can damage joints as early as 3 months after the illness. Hence, treating at early stages has a very good outcome, and crippling of joints can also be avoided.  

Get treated early and live life happily after. Please book an appointment with a Consultant – Rheumatology to discover treatment options as per your condition.

Few decades back it was the Family Physician,  our trustworthy go to doctor. More so, as he knew the family & its lineage well. The diagnosis was quality & quick thus.

Decades later ,  given the changing environs most had to move out to  new cities & with it came new challenges. One such was the vacuum of a family physician and thus a holistic medical care for the family.

Manipal Hospitals,  with it's out of the box approach came up with Neighbourhood connect. It not only filled up the void as mentioned above but much more than that. 

Now we feel so relieved  that there is a medical fraternity and extended  family to take care of us ,  which is just a phone call away.

Be it the approachability of the top notch doctors , reachability of the medical leadership of the hospital , super quick responses to the emergency needs of the community,  permanent deployment of Ambulances in residential areas , a 360 degree flexibility given for the well being of the community , constant medical education , proactive steps to prempt medical emergencies, critical  first aid training given to the communities , celebrating our festivals together & list of long , trust me , are the salient features of the game changing Neighbourhood Connect.

Manipal Hospita  has thus become such a value add to the neighborhood and I think if such a program if it can be extended to every nook & corner , we will be much better then a Developed Country in the medical field.

While I have a long list of egs on how such measures have impacted the lives of the residents , I will quote a particular incident. Will try to be as brief as possible on this. 

A Senior Citizen last yr had an heart attack. While the Ambulance reached , we were given emergency support on video by one of the leaders on a VC. Result was by the time the Ambulance arrived her vitals had got better a tad. She survived.Unfortunately she got the same attack this year but in US but couldn't survive. For me the reason could also be the quick response  unlike here. 

To sum up if the the above is the cake , the attitude of the staff across the hierarchy is the icing. 

While I am wrapping up the write up , I realize I have put across just half of the things. Will leave the other half for some other time. 

Once again , thankyou very much Manipal Hospitals for being there. For being such a value add.

A special thankyou to the COO Mr. Karthik , Directors Dr. Suja & Dr. Bhavna , Reshma & Prajwal. You guys have been the torch bearers and leading the magnificent work. 

The arrival of monsoon has resulted in the much needed relief from the immense scorching heat of summer, 2023. As refreshing as it may feel, the onset of rains brings with them a host of infections and health challenges. The high moisture content in the air and water-logged surroundings provide an ideal environment for the harmful microbes to thrive. The most common diseases during rainy season are transmitted via three routes: mosquitoes, water and air. 

MOSQUITOE BORNE DISEASES: 

DENGUE: is caused by Aedes Aegypti mosquito, which breeds in stagnant water like in buckets, swimming pools, air coolers, AC duct, flower pots, overhead tanks, refrigerators. Symptoms are high fever, severe headache, muscle and joint pain, nausea, vomiting, rashes. 

MALARIA: is caused by the parasite Plasmodium which is carried by host Anopheles mosquito. Symptoms are high fever, chills, night sweats, vomiting, pain abdomen, confusion. 

CHIKUNGUNYA : is caused by Aedes albopictus mosquito. Symptoms include severe pain and stiffness in bones and joints associated with high grade fever. 

WATER BORNE DISEASES

Includes Typhoid, Cholera, Hepatitis A, Leptospirosis, Gastrointestinal infections. These infections occur after consumption of unhygienic food or contaminated water. Symptoms are mostly diarrhoea, vomiting, abdomen pain, nausea, fatigue, decreased appetite, jaundice, fever. 

AIR BORNE INFECTIONS

Includes Common cold, Influenza A, H1N1, mostly occurs in people with weak immune system and presents with fever, chills, runny nose, sore throat, headache. 

GENERAL HEALTH TIPS TO STAY SAFE FROM ALL THESE INFECTIONS: 

• Don’t allow water to stagnate anywhere in and around the house
• Use mosquito repellents, mosquito nets while sleeping and wear long sleeved cotton clothes.
• Drink clean filtered water
• Wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly before consumption
• Avoid street food Ensure proper hand hygiene
• Cover nose/mouth while coughing or sneezing
• Include Vitamin C rich food in diet like oranges, lemon, fresh green vegetables, sprouts

PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE: 

Avoid self-diagnosis and over the counter medications if you observe any of the above mentioned symptoms. Instead consult your physician immediately.

Arthritis is a common cause of joint pain and can affect any joint in the body, including the knees, hips, and hands. This condition may cause them to become inflamed and stiff, leading to worse pain in the early morning or at night. Women are more likely to experience joint pain than men.

Is Joint Pain an Autoimmune Disorder? 

Rheumatoid Arthritis is a form of arthritis that is associated with an autoimmune disorder and inflammation. Autoimmune diseases can affect any age starting from children to the elderly. In one form, it can present with single or multiple joint pain with or without swelling. It can involve the hand, wrist, foot, knee, Hip, or shoulder joints. These pain are usually worst at night or early morning, mostly during winter, once you get up and/or go to bed. In another form, it can present with skin rash or other internal organ involvement like eyes, lungs, or kidneys where the primary physician will refer rheumatologists to rule out autoimmunity.  

Cause of Joint Pain in the Morning or Night:

It is common for people with arthritis to experience increased joint pain and stiffness at night or in the early morning. This is often referred to as "morning stiffness." There are several proposed reasons why this occur, such as:

• Inactivity: When you are inactive for an extended period of time, such as when you are sleeping, your joints may become stiff and painful when you try to move them.

• Decreased blood flow: Blood flow to your joints may be reduced during sleep, leading to increased stiffness and pain when you wake up.

• Hormonal changes: Your body's levels of certain hormones, such as cortisol, can fluctuate during the night, which can affect inflammation and pain levels in your joints.

• Changes in body temperature: Your body's temperature can drop slightly during the night, which can cause your joints to feel stiffer and more painful.

How Can You Manage Joint Pain?

If you are experiencing increased joint pain and stiffness at night or in the morning, it may be helpful to try some simple self-care strategies or report the symptoms to a rheumatologist for further evaluation and treatment if the pain doesn’t go away.  

Here are a few ways to manage joint pain or arthritis:

• Pain medication: Over-the-counter pain medications such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen (Advil) and naproxen (Aleve) can be helpful for managing joint pain.

• Hot and cold therapy: Applying heat or cold to the affected joint can help reduce pain and swelling. Heat therapy can be done with a heating pad or hot water bottle, while cold therapy can be done with an ice pack or cold pack.

• Exercise: Regular exercises such as swimming, walking, and cycling can help reduce joint pain and stiffness. Consult with a healthcare provider or physical therapist to determine the best exercises for your specific condition.  

• Physical therapy: Physical therapy can help improve flexibility and strength, and teach you ways to protect your joints.

• Assistive devices: Using devices such as a cane, walker, or brace can help reduce the strain on your joints and make it easier to move around.

• Weight loss: Losing weight can help reduce the strain on weight-bearing joints such as the knees and hip

• Surgery: In some cases of advanced arthritis, surgery may be necessary to repair or replace a damaged joint.

Staying active during the day can help to reduce the pain and stiffness felt at night and in the morning. Do not neglect even when you have mild joint pains, as studies have shown that autoimmune disease can damage joints as early as 3 months after the illness. Hence, treating at early stages has a very good outcome, and crippling of joints can also be avoided.  

Get treated early and live life happily after. Please book an appointment with a Consultant – Rheumatology to discover treatment options as per your condition.

Few decades back it was the Family Physician,  our trustworthy go to doctor. More so, as he knew the family & its lineage well. The diagnosis was quality & quick thus.

Decades later ,  given the changing environs most had to move out to  new cities & with it came new challenges. One such was the vacuum of a family physician and thus a holistic medical care for the family.

Manipal Hospitals,  with it's out of the box approach came up with Neighbourhood connect. It not only filled up the void as mentioned above but much more than that. 

Now we feel so relieved  that there is a medical fraternity and extended  family to take care of us ,  which is just a phone call away.

Be it the approachability of the top notch doctors , reachability of the medical leadership of the hospital , super quick responses to the emergency needs of the community,  permanent deployment of Ambulances in residential areas , a 360 degree flexibility given for the well being of the community , constant medical education , proactive steps to prempt medical emergencies, critical  first aid training given to the communities , celebrating our festivals together & list of long , trust me , are the salient features of the game changing Neighbourhood Connect.

Manipal Hospita  has thus become such a value add to the neighborhood and I think if such a program if it can be extended to every nook & corner , we will be much better then a Developed Country in the medical field.

While I have a long list of egs on how such measures have impacted the lives of the residents , I will quote a particular incident. Will try to be as brief as possible on this. 

A Senior Citizen last yr had an heart attack. While the Ambulance reached , we were given emergency support on video by one of the leaders on a VC. Result was by the time the Ambulance arrived her vitals had got better a tad. She survived.Unfortunately she got the same attack this year but in US but couldn't survive. For me the reason could also be the quick response  unlike here. 

To sum up if the the above is the cake , the attitude of the staff across the hierarchy is the icing. 

While I am wrapping up the write up , I realize I have put across just half of the things. Will leave the other half for some other time. 

Once again , thankyou very much Manipal Hospitals for being there. For being such a value add.

A special thankyou to the COO Mr. Karthik , Directors Dr. Suja & Dr. Bhavna , Reshma & Prajwal. You guys have been the torch bearers and leading the magnificent work. 

The arrival of monsoon has resulted in the much needed relief from the immense scorching heat of summer, 2023. As refreshing as it may feel, the onset of rains brings with them a host of infections and health challenges. The high moisture content in the air and water-logged surroundings provide an ideal environment for the harmful microbes to thrive. The most common diseases during rainy season are transmitted via three routes: mosquitoes, water and air. 

MOSQUITOE BORNE DISEASES: 

DENGUE: is caused by Aedes Aegypti mosquito, which breeds in stagnant water like in buckets, swimming pools, air coolers, AC duct, flower pots, overhead tanks, refrigerators. Symptoms are high fever, severe headache, muscle and joint pain, nausea, vomiting, rashes. 

MALARIA: is caused by the parasite Plasmodium which is carried by host Anopheles mosquito. Symptoms are high fever, chills, night sweats, vomiting, pain abdomen, confusion. 

CHIKUNGUNYA : is caused by Aedes albopictus mosquito. Symptoms include severe pain and stiffness in bones and joints associated with high grade fever. 

WATER BORNE DISEASES

Includes Typhoid, Cholera, Hepatitis A, Leptospirosis, Gastrointestinal infections. These infections occur after consumption of unhygienic food or contaminated water. Symptoms are mostly diarrhoea, vomiting, abdomen pain, nausea, fatigue, decreased appetite, jaundice, fever. 

AIR BORNE INFECTIONS

Includes Common cold, Influenza A, H1N1, mostly occurs in people with weak immune system and presents with fever, chills, runny nose, sore throat, headache. 

GENERAL HEALTH TIPS TO STAY SAFE FROM ALL THESE INFECTIONS: 

• Don’t allow water to stagnate anywhere in and around the house
• Use mosquito repellents, mosquito nets while sleeping and wear long sleeved cotton clothes.
• Drink clean filtered water
• Wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly before consumption
• Avoid street food Ensure proper hand hygiene
• Cover nose/mouth while coughing or sneezing
• Include Vitamin C rich food in diet like oranges, lemon, fresh green vegetables, sprouts

PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE: 

Avoid self-diagnosis and over the counter medications if you observe any of the above mentioned symptoms. Instead consult your physician immediately.