Cigarette smoke - the silent "enemy" of the musculoskeletal system!

Did you know that, besides the widely known harmful effects such as lung cancer and cardiovascular disease, cigarette smoke is also a silent enemy, silently "gnawing" at your musculoskeletal system?

Let's learn about the dangerous effects of cigarette smoke on the musculoskeletal system with Khanh An Rehabilitation Clinic.

1. Osteoporosis:

• Cigarette smoke contains more than 7,000 toxic chemicals, including nicotine and carbon monoxide. Nicotine interferes with the absorption of calcium and vitamin D - two essential nutrients for strong bones. Carbon monoxide reduces the flow of oxygen to bones, making bones weaker and more prone to fracture.
• Smokers are 2-3 times more likely to develop osteoporosis than non-smokers.

2. Rheumatoid arthritis:

• Cigarette smoke increases the risk of rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disease that causes damage and inflammation of the joints.
• The risk of the disease is higher in people who smoke heavily and for a long time.

3. Osteoarthritis:

• Cigarette smoke accelerates the process of osteoarthritis, leading to pain, stiffness and limited mobility.
• Nicotine in cigarette smoke destroys cartilage, reducing the ability to cushion and protect joints.

4. Slows bone healing:

• When smoking, wounds and broken bones will take longer to heal due to the effects of nicotine on blood circulation and collagen production.

For your health and the health of those around you, stop smoking today.