The Ministry of Health highlighted the reasons why rheumatism sufferers feel pain during the winter, and how to reduce their symptoms and pain.
The ministry explained that the causes of these pains include stretching of the joints; Due to the cold weather, the increase in the thickness of the synovial fluid, which acts as a shock absorber for the joints.
She noted that reducing symptoms and pain requires massaging the joints that hurt the patient, taking the annual flu vaccine to avoid rheumatic complications, wearing warm clothes to keep joints warm, avoiding exposure to cold air, while maintaining physical activity indoors.
