What are the pathogenic factors of rheumatism

summary

My grandfather had rheumatism. When he was young, he lived in a humid environment with poor living conditions. Later he suffered from rheumatoid arthritis. Now it hurts when the weather is cold. Let's take a look at the pathogenic factors of rheumatism.

What are the pathogenic factors of rheumatism

One: genetic background: recent studies have proved that some rheumatic diseases, especially connective tissue diseases, are closely related to genetic susceptibility and disease expression, which has certain significance for the early or atypical cases and prognosis of the disease; among them, HLA (human tissue leukocyte antigen) is the most important.

Second: infection factors: according to the research over the years, a variety of infection factors, antigens or superantigens produced by microorganisms, can directly or indirectly stimulate or start the immune response, leading to the generation of rheumatism.

Third: endocrine factors: studies have proved that the imbalance of estrogen and progesterone is an important factor in rheumatism.

matters needing attention

Avoid the invasion of wind cold dampness evil, avoid overwork and mental stimulation, prevent cold, in order to reduce the impact of natural factors on rheumatism. Patients with rheumatism usually have to soak their feet more, which can promote the blood circulation of lower limbs, and play the role of detumescence.