Saina Nehwal is a name that evokes confidence, victory, and tenacity. However, Saina’s recent revelation has crushed her fans’ and followers’ hopes and expectations. The Olympic bronze medallist disclosed on Gagan Narang’s podcast, House of Glory, that she is suffering from arthritis. She also confessed that her health is preventing her from training effectively in badminton. The Commonwealth Games gold medallist from 2010 and 2018 went on to say that it is becoming increasingly difficult for her to train the regular hours, and she cannot help but wonder if her career is nearing an end.
“The knee is not very good. I have arthritis. My cartilage has gone to a bad state. It is very difficult to push for eight hours," Nehwal said during the podcast hosted by shooting great Gagan Narang. He was India’s chef-de-mission in the recent Paris Olympics. Saina Nehwal hinted at her retirement and stated that two hours of training is insufficient to compete against the world’s best players. And she has to accept it.
Meanwhile, the podcast episode highlights how common arthritis is among young people nowadays.
What is arthritis?
Arthritis is a broad term for a variety of disorders affecting the joints, surrounding tissues, and other connective structures. The two most frequent varieties of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, both of which have distinct causes.
The most common type of arthritis is osteoarthritis. It results from joint cartilage wear and tear. Cartilage protects the bone ends and keeps them from rubbing together as you walk. When the cartilage goes away, the bone will grind right on top of another, resulting in joint discomfort and stiffness.
Rheumatoid arthritis is another prevalent form of arthritis. It occurs when the immune system attacks the joint lining (synovium). This swells and gradually damages the cartilage and bone. Multiple joints can be afflicted at the same time, and persons with rheumatoid arthritis may experience issues in other regions of their bodies as well.
Early Symptoms
Early arthritis symptoms might vary from person to person, but the most prevalent ones include:
- The swelling of one or more joints
- Stiffness in the Joint
- Joint discomfort and aches.
- Warmth and Redness
These can worsen over time as the joint deteriorates, although they can also remain stable for a while before worsening.
Can arthritis develop at an early age?
Arthritis is most commonly caused by joint wear and tear in elderly people, although it can also develop in younger people for other reasons.
Common causes of arthritis in young individuals include:
- Being obese
- Not being active and remaining too sedentary — this might be caused by work that needs you to sit for extended periods.
- Bad posture caused by hard lifting or prolonged sitting.
- Sports with high impact
- Joint injury
- Being excessively athletic and active – this is because the joints might be strained and thus harmed.
- A family history of arthritis from a young age
- Have hip dysplasia
- Diabetes
Reportedly, there is no cure for arthritis, but there are therapies available to assist manage its symptoms.
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