Helping Arthritis Patients Fight Disability

The cases of osteoarthritis and various other forms of joint pains have gone up during Covid-19 times because of a lack of physical activity.

With such a significant number of people affected by arthritis, it is imperative that preventative measures are taken and awareness campaigns are launched to create awareness among the masses.

Awareness campaigns, educational drives, latest therapies, and early preventive measures remain keys to stem the rising numbers of Arthritis patients. The cases of osteoarthritis and various other forms of joint pains have gone up during Covid-19 times due to lack of physical activity.

An increasing number of young population, more women than men, are being stricken with this joint-related disease in the country. Patients suffering from joint pain, including arthritis and its rheumatic conditions, need to have access to the latest advancements in medicine, weight control, regular exercise, and healthy food to overcome the disease.

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory condition. Rheumatoid arthritis symptoms develop gradually and may include joint pain, stiffness, and swelling. The condition can affect many tissues throughout the body, but the joints are usually most severely affected. The cause of rheumatoid arthritis is unknown.

Currently, due to COVID19, a lot of patients were being not treated in order to avoid contact with Corona Virus. Now that the COVID cases have dropped significantly, a large number of patients have turned towards the hospitals. As a result of which the number of patients who require free treatment has risen and the resources at Fatima Memorial Hospital are scarce.

We are heavily dependent on our donors’ support which at this point in time is needed the most. The facility needs expansion, we need more state-of-the-art equipment for the treatment as well.

These are challenging times, and Fatima Memorial Hospital required more and more support from our valued donors. These arthritis patients desperately require medical assistance and timely treatment.

Our dedicated clinic for these patients headed by a highly sought-after team of Rheumatologists is fully committed and works round the clock to provide treatment. The majority of the patient visiting Fatima Memorial Hospital are underprivileged and cannot afford healthcare facilities. Through your donations, we are able to provide them with treatment as well as medicines.

Keep supporting Fatima Memorial Hospital so that this significant number of patients are provided with state-of-the-art treatment without any delays.

Thank you!

There are two most common types of arthritis; Rheumatoid arthritis and Osteoarthritis. The main difference between the two is that osteoarthritis is caused by mechanical wear and tear whereas rheumatoid arthritis is caused when the body’s own system attacks the body’s joints.

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory condition. Rheumatoid arthritis symptoms develop gradually and may include joint pain, stiffness, and swelling. The condition can affect many tissues throughout the body, but the joints are usually most severely affected. The cause of rheumatoid arthritis is unknown.

Arthritis causes stiffness, swelling and pain in or around joints and is a recurring disorder which affects around 15 million people in Pakistan. Out of the affected people, 50% are above 70 years.

Currently, due to COVID19, a lot of patients were being not treated in order to avoid contact with Corona Virus. As a result of which the number of patients who require free treatment has risen and the resources at Fatima Memorial Hospital are scarce. This has made it very hard to cater to the patient population which is ratcheting up. The patients flow has increased and there is huge number of patients needing urgent treatment. We are not into the fourth wave of COVID19 pandemic which is on the rise. All our resources are being diverted in attending those patients.

During these challenging times, we need more support from our donors so that these arthritis patients can also receive medical assistance and timely treatment. Fatima Memorial Hospital has set up a clinic dedicated towards these patients headed by a highly sought after team of Rheumatologists. The team and hospital are dedicated towards providing treatment to these deserving patients. Majority of the patient visiting Fatima Memorial Hospital are underprivileged and cannot afford healthcare facilities. Through your donations, we are able to provide them with treatment as well as medicines.

Your support is valuable and important to us. Keep supporting through your generous donations so we can treat this significant number of patients timely.

We look forward to your ever increased support.

Thank you!

Arthritis is a very prevalent health condition and it is what is commonly referred to as “joint pain” or more commonly “knee pain”. These are the patients in which the aging process of the joints starts abruptly.

There are two most common types of arthritis; Rheumatoid arthritis and Osteoarthritis. The main difference between the two is that osteoarthritis is caused by mechanical wear and tear whereas rheumatoid arthritis is caused when the body’s own system attacks the body’s joints.

There are many factors that cause arthritis such as age, weight, sex, (more common in females) and hereditary factors.

Another factor is diet. If our diets are devoid of calcium and vitamin D, we are inching closer to joint problems. Lack of sunlight exposure contributes to a vitamin D deficiency.

Arthritis causes stiffness, swelling and pain in or around joints and is a recurring disorder which affects around 15 million people in Pakistan. Out of the affected people, 50% are above 70 years.

Currently, due to COVID19, a lot of patients were being not treated in order to avoid contact with Corona Virus. As a result of which the number of patients who require free treatment has risen and the resources at Fatima Memorial Hospital are scarce. This has made it very hard to cater to the patient population which is ratcheting up. The patients flow has increased and there is huge number of patients needing urgent treatment. Keeping in view the above facts, we request our altruistic donors to support us in our cause of making Pakistan free from Arthritis!

With third wave of COVID19 pandemic on the rise, all our resources are being diverted in attending those patients. During these challenging times, we need more support from our donors so that these arthritis patients can also receive medical assistance and timely treatment. Fatima Memorial Hospital has set up a clinic dedicated towards these patients headed by a highly sought after team of Rheumatologists. The team and hospital are dedicated towards providing treatment to these deserving patients. Majority of the patient visiting Fatima Memorial Hospital are underprivileged and cannot afford healthcare facilities. Through your donations, we are able to provide them with treatment as well as medicines.

We urge you to support us to the maximum so that this huge number of patients can receive timely treatment and medical attention.

We look forward to your ever increased support.

Thank you!

Arthritis is defined as the swelling or stiffness in the joints. However, arthritis is also used to describe conditions that affect the joints, tissues surrounding the joint and other connective tissue. The most common form of arthritis is rheumatoid arthritis.

Worldwide, the annual incidence of RA is approximately 3 cases per 10,000 populations, and the prevalence rate is approximately 1%, increasing with age and peaking between the ages of 35 and 50 years.

In the urban population of southern Pakistan, Karachi, the prevalence of RA is reported to be 0.142%, whereas in northern Pakistan the estimated prevalence is 0.55%.

Arthritis causes stiffness, swelling and pain in or around joints and is a recurring disorder which affects around 14 million people in Pakistan. Out of the affected people, 50% are above 71 years.

The specific cause of rheumatoid arthritis is not known. Researchers suspect that two types of factors affect a person's risk: susceptibility factors and initiating factors.

Rheumatoid arthritis most likely occurs when a susceptible person is exposed to factors that start the inflammatory process. Approximately 1 in every 100 individuals has rheumatoid arthritis.

Gender, heredity, and genes largely determine a person's risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis.

The cause of Rheumatoid Arthritis is not known exactly. Even though infectious agents such as viruses, bacteria, and fungi have been suspected as cause but not proved authentically. It is believed that the tendency to develop the disease may be genetically inherited. It is also suspected that certain infections or factors in the environment trigger the activation of immune system in susceptible individuals. This misdirected immune system then attacks the body’s own tissues and causes the disease.

Currently, due to COVID19, a lot of patients were being not treated in order to avoid contact with Corona Virus. As a result of which the number of patients who require free treatment has risen and the resources at Fatima Memorial Hospital are scarce. This has made it very hard to cater to the patient population which is ratcheting up. The patients flow has increased and there is huge number of patients needing urgent treatment. Keeping in view the above facts, we request our altruistic donors to support us in our cause of making Pakistan free from Arthritis!

With second wave of COVID19 pandemic on the rise, all our resources are being diverted in attending those patients. During these challenging times, we need more support from our donors so that these arthritis patients can also receive medical assistance and timely treatment. Your support in this regard is of utmost importance to us. `

We look forward to your ever increased support.

Thank you!

Arthritis brings so much pain that this is something that only the people suffering from this painful disease realize. Arthritis causes stiffness, swelling and pain in or around joints and is a recurring disorder which affects around 14 million people in Pakistan. Out of the affected people, 50% are above 71 years.

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory condition. Rheumatoid arthritis symptoms develop gradually and may include joint pain, stiffness, and swelling. The condition can affect many tissues throughout the body, but the joints are usually most severely affected. The cause of rheumatoid arthritis is unknown.

Worldwide, the annual incidence of RA is approximately 3 cases per 10,000 populations, and the prevalence rate is approximately 1%, increasing with age and peaking between the ages of 35 and 50 years.

In the urban population of southern Pakistan, Karachi, the prevalence of RA is reported to be 0.142%, whereas in northern Pakistan the estimated prevalence is 0.55%.

The specific cause of rheumatoid arthritis is not known. Researchers suspect that two types of factors affect a person's risk: susceptibility factors and initiating factors.

Rheumatoid arthritis most likely occurs when a susceptible person is exposed to factors that start the inflammatory process. Approximately 1 in every 100 individuals has rheumatoid arthritis.

Gender, heredity, and genes largely determine a person's risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis.

The cause of Rheumatoid Arthritis is not known exactly. Even though infectious agents such as viruses, bacteria, and fungi have been suspected as cause but not proved authentically. It is believed that the tendency to develop the disease may be genetically inherited. It is also suspected that certain infections or factors in the environment trigger the activation of immune system in susceptible individuals. This misdirected immune system then attacks the body’s own tissues and causes the disease.

Currently, due to COVID19, a lot of patients were being not treated in order to avoid contact with Corona Virus. As a result of which the number of patients who require free treatment has risen and the resources at Fatima Memorial Hospital are scarce. This has made it very hard to cater to the patient population which is ratcheting up. The patients flow has increased and there is huge number of patients needing urgent treatment. Keeping in view the above facts, we request our altruistic donors to support us in our cause of making Pakistan free from Arthritis!

With COVID19 pandemic increasing in huge numbers, all our resources are being diverted in attending those patients. During these challenging times, we need more support from our donors so that these arthritis patients can also receive medical assistance.

We look forward to your ever increased support.

Thank you!