Rheumatoid Arthritis
Known Symptoms
- Painful, swollen joints limiting daily activities and movement.
- Morning stiffness lasting several hours after waking.
- Fatigue and general feelings of weakness or low energy.
- Occasional low-grade fever or systemic discomfort during flare-ups.
Known Causes
- The immune system mistakenly attacks healthy joint tissues.
- Genetic predisposition increasing susceptibility to autoimmune reactions.
- Smoking and environmental triggers worsening inflammation in joints.
- Hormonal changes potentially influencing disease onset or activity.
Care
- Early medical intervention with anti-inflammatory and disease-modifying medications.
- Regular physical therapy to maintain joint mobility and strength.
- Maintaining a balanced diet rich in anti-inflammatory nutrients and vitamins.
- Routine monitoring for complications affecting the joints, heart, lungs, and other organs.
- Painful, swollen joints limiting daily activities and movement.
- Morning stiffness lasting several hours after waking.
- Fatigue and general feelings of weakness or low energy.
- Occasional low-grade fever or systemic discomfort during flare-ups.
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Orthopedics
KIMSHEALTH’s Department of Orthopaedic Surgery offers internationally recognised, multidisciplinary care for all musculoskeletal problems. Using minimally invasive techniques ranging from endoscopic spine surgery to robotic joint replacement, our surgeons develop a treatment plan customised for each patient by working closely with anaesthesia, rehabilitation, and other specialists. We manage complex trauma and fractures with a dedicated 24/7 trauma ICU, provide limb reconstruction (including Ilizarov techniques) and perform microsurgical reimplantation for severe limb injuries. We cover arthroscopy and sports-injury care, hand and microvascular surgery, paediatric orthopaedics and scoliosis correction, plus specialist clinics for back pain, osteoporosis and arthritis.
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