When the season changes, take care of your bones Dr. Neeraj Adkar Director & Orthopaedic Surgeon Saishree Hospital for Special Surgery Winter is considered the healthiest of seasons and rightfully so. In a country like India with a hot climate for the majority of the year, winter is definitely the most beautiful season. Though this true for the majority of us, a patient suffering from arthritis may not agree. It is known that symptoms of arthritis worsen during the cold season. Though this is not universal, sensitive patients do suffer from increased disease activity and worsening of their symptoms in winter. Seasonal variations are more profound in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Unlike degenerative arthritis which is common in the elderly population, rheumatoid arthritis can occur in younger age groups. The increase in disease activity can be marked by an appearance of or increase in the symptoms like:- 1. Pain 2. Swelling 3. Stiffness 4...