Nepal, Oct. 26 -- Although daytime temperatures remain relatively warm, mornings and evenings have become colder as winter gradually sets in. With the onset of cold weather, more patients with respiratory problems and rheumatic diseases, particularly those experiencing joint pain, are seeking treatment at hospitals.

Compared with summer, more patients with rheumatic diseases seek treatment during winter. According to the National Center for Rheumatic Diseases, the number of patients visiting the center with pain-related complaints increased by 20 percent toward the end of October compared with summer.

The center receives an average of 150 patients daily during summer. Since the onset of winter, the daily average has risen to around 250...