You may not have symptoms of joint inflammation, but there are some things you must be vigilant about! The doctor pointed out that rheumatoid arthritis is related to heredity. In addition, smokers and patients with periodontal disease have a higher risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, and overweight and frequent consumption of red meat, processed meat, sweets, etc. Increased risk of rheumatoid arthritis.
Ms. Xu, 36 years old, was found to have abnormal "rheumatoid factor" during the medical examination. Although she has no joint pain problem, because her mother suffers from rheumatoid arthritis, Ms. Xu is worried whether she will have it too? Zheng Jiefu, a rheumatologist at Tainan Municipal Hospital, said that rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disease caused by an abnormal immune system, which can cause inflammation and deformation of multiple joints in the limbs, and rheumatoid arthritis is genetically related.
People with rheumatoid arthritis themselves have three times the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis in their children or siblings in the future. The chances of developing rheumatoid arthritis are higher if the nearest relatives are both positive for "rheumatoid factor" and "anti-CCP antibody", but even then, only 30% of people will develop arthritis in the future. However, the higher the concentration of anti-CCP antibodies in the blood, the higher the possibility of developing arthritis in the future.
Jeff Zheng said that many people may not have symptoms of joint inflammation, and it is suggested that they can be prevented by adjusting their living habits and diet. He pointed out that the greater the amount of smoking, the higher the risk, and quitting smoking can reduce the risk of rheumatoid arthritis. In addition, keeping the oral cavity clean is also one of the important preventive methods.
In addition, studies have found that the "Mediterranean diet" may reduce the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis. Jeff Zheng explained that the principles of the Mediterranean diet include vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans, olive oil, and nuts for each meal, and herbs or spices can be added to replace artificial seasonings. At least 2-3 meals a week with fish, preferably fatty fish, such as saury, mackerel, salmon, and moderate intake of poultry, eggs and dairy products.
Jeff Zheng reminded that prevention is better than cure, usually avoid smoking or inhaling second-hand smoke, keep your mouth clean, eat more vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and fatty fish, and eat less red meat , processed meats, refined sugars and sweets, maintain exercise habits and maintain a normal weight. If people have joint pain, stiffness in the morning, or even difficulty in clenching their fists, they should go to the rheumatology and immunization department as soon as possible.
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