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After pregnancy, a couple of women tend to experience pain in joints. If you have just become a mother and are experiencing this symptom, it may indicate the condition of postpartum arthritis. As a fact, during and after pregnancy, the body goes through several changes and this pain after delivering a baby is likely to leave you anxious and in irritation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well, the good news is that arthritis after pregnancy can be managed effectively. Read on to find out why this condition can occur and how you can manage its symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Causes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Those who had arthritis prior to pregnancy are likely to experience relief during pregnancy. This is because the symptoms may vanish, as the immune system may go off. However, after delivery, the arthritis symptoms can strike back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After pregnancy, typically, the immune system turns to be hyperactive and surges the risk of getting an auto-immune ailment. One such ailment is rheumatoid arthritis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Post pregnancy, the overactive immune system is likely to transmit signals of attacking or signals due to some foods.<\/a> This can result in several allergies. Some women can even witness the symptoms of inflammation that can harm bones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The specific causes of postpartum arthritis are unidentified yet. However, a few factors can surge its development risk, which are Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)<\/a>, older age, genetics, and smoking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even the levels of hormones can contribute to the condition, though it is not clear how. A few hormones seem to increase the risk. According to some researchers, a higher level of prolactin or a reduced level of progesterone can increase the risk after birth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even the delivery timing seems to influence the onset of this medical condition. It has been observed that arthritis can occur in the initial two years after delivery and the highest possibility is during the first three months after delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Symptoms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Early arthritis is first likely to affect your smaller joints like the ones in the toes and fingers. As the condition progresses, symptoms can reach bigger joints in the shoulders, knees, and wrists. Usually, in the case of rheumatoid arthritis, the symptoms will persist on both sides and in the same joints. Following are the signs and symptoms to observe:<\/p>\n\n\n\n