Health News Desk, Juvenile arthritis or arthritis in children may sound a bit strange. But you will be surprised to know that nowadays even 14-year-old children are facing this problem. This is not us, says Vishal Bhavani, MD and Orthopedic Doctor, Udaan Health Care, Lucknow. Not only this, it also tells that bad lifestyle is harming the health of your children. The biggest harm is caused by lack of physical activity which affects bone health. Also, lack of diet can also be a reason for this. So in such a situation, it is important that you recognize the symptoms of juvenile arthritis in children and avoid it. But before that let us know what is the reason for this.
Causes of Arthritis in Children
There can be many reasons for arthritis in children. But, the biggest reason for this is related to your genes. If there have been cases of juvenile arthritis in your family, then it can happen in future children as well. Actually, this happens due to a defect in some antigen genes, in which your immune system attacks you. But apart from this, in the last few years, children have also been suffering from arthritis.
-Lack of physical activity
Lack of calcium, magnesium and protein in the diet
– Not exercising
Don't play around the house
Lack of sunlight is one of their major causes.
Symptoms of Arthritis in Children
There may be some early symptoms of arthritis in children, which you must pay attention to and not ignore. Such as
Pain in the legs of children
Complaint of back pain
Pain in hands, feet, ankles, shoulders, and elbows after waking up
Swelling around the eye
– Feeling tired and lethargic
– loss of appetite
-gaining weight
-High fever
rash all over the body
remedy for arthritis in children
You can try many remedies for arthritis in children. Like first you should fix their lifestyle. After this, make them physically active and encourage them to play outside the house. Also prevent them from consuming fatty and processed foods which increase obesity and can cause arthritis. Apart from this, it is important that you include things like green vegetables, greens, dry fruits, sour foods rich in vitamin C, milk and cheese in your children's diet.
Share this story