Joint pain is a common symptom accompanied by painful sensations,
It develops during diseases of the musculoskeletal system.It is found in 50% of the population.Problems often begin after 45 years.A joint is a moving part of the connection of bone tissue.Muscle or tendon pain is also treated by the doctor as joint tissue pain.The doctors of the CMRT clinic will make a diagnosis and create an effective course of treatment.
Causes of joint pain
Painful sensations appear as a result of the progression of the disease, for example, as a result of an inflammatory process or tendon rupture.There are several causes of pain in the joint tissues.
- Weakened immune system.
- Old injuries that start to hurt when walking.
- Intensity and monotony of physical activity.
- A lifeless lifestyle.
- Infectious diseases.
- Excess body weight.
- genetic factor.
- aging process.
- Constant painful sensations of a painful nature, which become brighter after physical exertion and disappear after sleep, indicate the progression of arthrosis.
- Arthritis is a bacterial type characterized by severe pain and swelling in the affected area.An increase in body temperature and fatigue are possible.
- Gout is characterized by aggravation of joint pain during sleep.
- Possible functional pain in frequent stressful situations.There is no specific intensity or nature of painful sensations.They are resistant to painkillers.They are formed against the background of spasm of blood vessels.
- Rheumatoid arthritis, a disease that progresses after the flu.A distinctive sign of such arthritis is a sharp rise in body temperature.Large joints of the legs or upper limbs are affected symmetrically.Palpation shows swelling and increased pain.The exact causes of the development of rheumatoid arthritis have not been established.There is a gradual progression of the disease.There is stiffness of the joints and the disease spreads to the larger tissues.During arthritis, the shape of the joints and muscle tissue changes.Excruciating pain develops.
Types of joint pain
Joints react to intoxication of the body.Most infectious and inflammatory diseases and disorders of the central nervous system can cause pain.Pain may be the result of bruising - this is normal.But when the joints constantly hurt in one place without any previous damage, you should consult a medical institution.There are several forms of painful sensations:
Mechanical joint pain
They develop regardless of age.Appears in joint diseases that cause dystrophic changes in cartilage tissue.This may be the result of a metabolic disorder or injury.Painful sensations intensify during sports.They may disappear on their own if the cause of the symptom is excluded.The condition can be alleviated through physiotherapeutic procedures.
Joint pain begins
Painful sensations appear at the beginning of any movement, when a person rests for a long time.Most people ignore this sign.However, the initial pain in the joints of the hands or lower limbs indicates a developing disease.
Nocturnal joint pain
Painful sensations appear at night due to frequent stressful situations or physical overload of tissues.Pain during sleep develops when eating a large amount of salty and smoked food.
Referred joint pain
Painful sensations, in addition to joint tissue, extend to nearby organs, cartilage and bones.It is characteristic for spine and joint tissue diseases.The indicated pain in the joint occurs with excessive physical activity and excess body weight.It develops in professional athletes.
Diagnostic methods
To determine the cause of the pain, the doctor will prescribe a blood test.A synovial fluid sample is taken.X-ray, computed tomography and MRI of the damaged area are prescribed.If necessary, myelography is used.The anamnesis, symptoms, presence of an infectious disease and the patient's diet are collected.Depending on the doctor's suspicions, diagnostic procedures are prescribed.
In CMRI clinics, the following methods are used to determine the causes of joint pain:
Which doctor should I contact?
Joint pain is treated by a rheumatologist or orthopedist.If the pain is acute and unbearable, it is better to consult another specialist - a neurologist.
Treatment of joint pain
The course of treatment is determined by the cause of the symptom.Due to the sedentary lifestyle typical of office workers, it is recommended to do small exercises once an hour.Staying in one position for a long time puts too much stress on the joints.The patient is prescribed a food supplement and prescribed medication.Physiotherapy procedures help to relieve pain.The diet is adjusted.The patient is advised to exercise more and stop drinking alcohol.It will be possible to cure the cause of joint pain and eliminate the symptom by following the recommendations of the attending physician.
Joint pain is treated in clinics with the following methods:
results
If left untreated, joint pain spreads to nearby cartilage tissue and joints.The skin suffers and develops ulcerative lesions.The probability of progression of conjunctivitis increases.Inflammation develops in the organs of the genitourinary system.The body begins to ache.Painful sensations intensify.
Prevention of joint pain
Preventive measures include strengthening joint tissues and maintaining body health:
- You should do physical exercise every day;To strengthen the joints, experts recommend swimming;
- Overloading of the joint should be avoided;
- prevent hypothermia of joint tissues;
- control body weight, excess weight creates excessive stress on the joints;
- drink at least 2 liters of water a day;
- stop drinking alcohol, smoking and taking drugs;
- Do light gymnastics once an hour while working while sitting;
- timely treatment of infectious and inflammatory diseases;
- If joint pain develops, consult a doctor for diagnosis and treatment.