By Aazer Durrani | Head of Marketing
When a disease increases from a specific level, it starts damaging the whole body internally. There are many types of arthritis. Every type has its own specific procedure for diagnosis and treatment.
If a patient is diagnosed and treated wrongly, they can become disabled for whole life. This disease brutally attacks the minor joints of the body. When the problem reaches its peak, medicine cannot cure it, and then surgery has to be performed to save the patient's life. Joints pain is very common in Pakistan. There is no age limit to catch this ailment. People ignore the symptoms of arthritis and avoid seeing a qualified doctor.
When a disease increases from a specific level, it starts damaging the whole body internally. There are many types of arthritis. Every type has its own specific procedure for diagnosis and treatment.
If a patient is diagnosed and treated wrongly, they can become disabled for whole life. This disease brutally attacks the minor joints of the body. When the problem reaches its peak, medicine cannot cure it, and then surgery has to be performed to save the patient's life. Joints pain is very common in Pakistan. There is no age limit to catch this ailment. People ignore the symptoms of arthritis and avoid seeing a qualified doctor.
The younger generation is falling prey to rheumatoid arthritis more. This type of arthritis can attack a person between the age of 10 and 60 years. Joints pain is very common in men and women. It has many symptoms.
This disease starts with small joints. If the pain lasts for several days, the patients should quickly consult a qualified doctor. If the right diagnosis is done, treatment procedure can last for one year. Late diagnosis can causes disability.
Pakistan's 40 percent population consists of the youngsters, aged 14 years or less. It means that half of the population consists of children. There are six types of joints problem faced by the children. Sometimes, at the time of birth, a temporary infection can occur but it is not permanent. Rheumatic fever causes bruises on the joints, and the growth of the bones can get disturbed. It is curable. Most of the children face this problem due to lack of vitamins. Parents should contact doctors as soon as they observe any abnormality in children.
Arthritis Care Foundation (ACF) in collaboration with Fatima Memorial Hospital continues to serve many patients who cannot afford the treatment expenses. The goal is to cure as many patients as possible. However, a major concern is the growing number of patients which need help.
A large number of patients come to Fatima Memorial Hospital with a hope that they will be able to walk again. With your generous support in this cause is requested so that we can ensure they receive timely and proper treatment.
We once again strongly urge your support towards this cause and help us reduce this painful disease.
Thank you!
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