Speaking at an event organized by the Department of Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology on World Arthritis Day, Dr. Padhan emphasized the importance of limiting one’s usage of social media and television, particularly serials with stressful plotlines. He emphasized
and fostering spiritualism as a means of reinventing oneself. Medication should not be discontinued because arthritis, as a systemic condition, lasts till the end of one’s life, according to him.
Prioritizing Personal Health over Online Information
Assistant Professor Debashis Maikap recommended patients avoid alcohol and smoking for a better recovery and outcome.
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Associate Professor Dr. Sakir Ahmed advised participants to tell the doctor everything for better treatment and to never be swayed by the impact of online knowledge sharing. “We are here to treat you and discuss with us and do not seek online advice,” he went on to say.
Embracing Wellness for Arthritis Treatment
In his speech, Dr. Padhan also recommended arthritis patients not identify with the disease. He stated that one should get out of the shadow of a chronic illness mindset and focus on healthier lifestyle changes and self-engineering.
Reference :
- Lifestyle changes in the management of osteoarthritis – (https:pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11567539/)
Source: Medindia
