Do you get rheumatism because the place you live in is too damp?

Rheumatism is not always caused by damp living conditions. Rheumatism is a general term for a large group of diseases, including more than 200 diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus.

1. The situation is not caused by the damp living environment

1. Infection: bacterial or viral infection is an important cause of rheumatic diseases, such as rheumatic fever caused by streptococcal infection;

2. Genetic factors: people with a family history are more likely to develop rheumatic diseases, but not all rheumatic diseases are related to genetics;

3. Abnormal immune function: the imbalance of the autoimmune system may lead to the occurrence of rheumatic diseases, such as systemic lupus erythematosus and Sjögren's syndrome;

4. Endocrine factors: Women are prone to some estrogen-related rheumatic diseases during pregnancy or menopause.

2. Conditions that may be related to the damp living environment

Prolonged exposure to humidity may increase the risk of rheumatic diseases. High humidity in a humid environment will lead to excessive water in the body, which will affect blood circulation and metabolism, reduce the body's immunity, and be susceptible to the invasion of external pathogens to trigger inflammatory reactions, which in turn will induce rheumatic diseases.

Although damp living may be a trigger for rheumatic diseases, the causes of rheumatic diseases are complex and varied, and are not entirely determined by the humid environment. In the prevention of rheumatic diseases, in addition to paying attention to maintaining a good living environment, other potential causes should be actively treated to reduce the risk of rheumatic diseases.