Doktorka sa VMA upozorava da REUMA ne bira godine, ovo su simptomi koji na početku deluju sasvim bezazleno
"Ljudi često reumu pripisuju umoru, godinama, nekada i vremenskim prilikama, međutim, svaka bol koja traje dve do tri nedelje zaslužuje pažnju. Takođe, reumatske bolesti mogu se javiti u bilo kom uzrastu", istakla je reumatolog dr Silvija Stević Carević sa Vojnomedicinske akademije u podkastu "Zdravo sa Ivanom", dok je potom objasnila i koji su to simptomi koje ljudi najčešće ignorišu, a ukazuju na ovo oboljenje.
TL;DR
- Rheumatic diseases are often attributed to fatigue, age, or weather, but persistent pain lasting two to three weeks warrants attention.
- Key symptoms include joint pain and swelling, often mistaken for tiredness or weather-related issues.
- Unexplained fatigue can precede autoimmune disease diagnoses.
- Chronic back pain, especially in younger individuals, that eases with activity and worsens at rest could indicate an inflammatory condition.
- Raynaud's syndrome, characterized by finger color changes in response to cold, can be a sign of serious inflammatory diseases.
- The diagnostic process for rheumatic diseases can take months to years due to delayed patient reporting and symptom masking.
- Rheumatic diseases can affect all age groups, including children (juvenile idiopathic arthritis) and younger adults.
- Women in their reproductive years have a higher risk of systemic rheumatic diseases.
- Inflammatory pain occurs at rest, is associated with morning stiffness, and improves with activity, unlike mechanical pain which worsens with activity.
- Recommended physical activities include walking, swimming, pilates, and yoga.
- Women have a higher predisposition to systemic diseases due to hormonal factors, genetics, and a stronger immune response.
- Treatment is individualized and may involve NSAIDs, corticosteroids, immunosuppressants, and biological therapies, often requiring lifelong management.
- Self-medicating with anti-rheumatics or corticosteroids can mask symptoms, delay diagnosis, and lead to adverse effects like stomach bleeding, kidney, or liver damage.
- Risk factors include genetic predisposition, lifestyle, profession, sex, smoking, alcohol, stress, and infections.
- Regular physical activity (3-4 times a week) is recommended to prevent joint damage and maintain muscle strength.