Amitabh Bachchan Health Update (Credits: Instagram)
\n\nAmitabh Bachchan's recent health update has brought attention to a problem that often goes unnoticed until it begins interfering with everyday life: hand pain in older adults. The veteran actor recently revealed discomfort in the hand he uses for writing, explaining that it has affected his ability to personally respond to letters from fans. While the actor has not disclosed the underlying cause, his experience raises an important health question: why do our hands become more vulnerable to pain, stiffness and reduced mobility as we age?
\n\nHand pain is particularly common after the age of 50 and can affect the fingers, knuckles, thumb, wrist or palm. According to Dr. Ankit Chawla, Senior Consultant, Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement, SSB Heart & Multispeciality Hospital, Faridabad, the discomfort can gradually interfere with activities that people often take for granted. "It can affect everyday activities such as writing, dressing, cooking, holding objects, and opening jars," he explains.
\n\nOne of the most common reasons older adults experience hand pain is osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint condition that develops when the protective cartilage between bones gradually wears down. It can cause pain around the finger joints and base of the thumb…
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