Antardhwani - A support Group for Ankylosing Spondylitis and Rheumatoid Arthritis patients.

Arthritis is no longer considered a condition that only affects older adults. Today, increasing cases of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are being reported among children and young adults. Rheumatologists across Gujarat are observing a concerning rise in early-onset inflammatory arthritis, driven largely by modern lifestyle patterns and environmental triggers. Understanding these risk factors is the first step toward prevention and early management. Tobacco Use: The Biggest Culprit Medical experts strongly identify tobacco consumption as a leading trigger for rheumatoid arthritis . Both smoking and chewing tobacco significantly increase inflammation in the body and disturb immune function. In Gujarat, the widespread use of gutkha and other tobacco products among young people has become a serious public health concern. Rheumatologists warn that tobacco is now emerging as one of the strongest modifiable risk factors for developing RA at a younger age. Reducing tobacco use could significantly ...

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is often associated with older age, but a growing number of young adults are being diagnosed with this chronic autoimmune condition. Despite decades of research, the exact cause of RA is still not fully understood. What experts do know is that RA develops due to a complex interaction of genetic, immune, hormonal, environmental, and lifestyle-related factors – many of which can begin influencing the body years before symptoms appear. Autoimmune Dysfunction Rheumatoid Arthritis is an autoimmune condition in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the synovium, the lining of the joints. This leads to chronic inflammation, pain, and progressive joint damage that may begin silently in young adults. Genetic Predisposition Certain genetic variations increase susceptibility to RA, especially in individuals with a family history of autoimmune diseases. Genetics alone do not cause RA but significantly raise risk when combined with external triggers. Environmental Tr...