Joint pain is a common symptom, accompanied by painful sensations.
occurs in diseases of the musculoskeletal system.Occurs in 50% of the population.The problems often only begin after the age of 45.A joint is a moving part in the connection of bone tissue.Pain in the muscles or tendons is also viewed by the doctor as pain in the joint tissue.Doctors at the CMRT clinic carry out a diagnosis and develop an effective course of treatment.
Causes of joint pain
Painful sensations arise as a result of the progression of the disease, for example, an inflammatory process or a rupture of a tendon.There are various causes of pain in the joint tissue.
- Weakened immune system.
- Old injuries that start to hurt when walking.
- Intensity and monotony of physical activity.
- Sedentary lifestyle.
- Infectious diseases.
- Overweight.
- Genetic factor.
- Aging process.
- Constant painful sensations of an aching nature, which become brighter after physical activity and disappear after sleep, indicate the progression of arthrosis.
- Arthritis is a bacterial form characterized by severe pain and swelling in the affected area.Increased body temperature and fatigue are possible.
- Gout is characterized by an aggravation of pain in the joint area during sleep.
- Possible functional pain in frequent stressful situations.There is no specific intensity or type of pain sensations.They are resistant to painkillers.They occur against the background of spasm of blood vessels.
- Rheumatoid arthritis, a disease that progresses after the flu.A characteristic sign of such arthritis is a sharp increase in body temperature.Large joints of the legs or upper extremities are affected symmetrically.There is swelling and increased pain on palpation.The exact causes of rheumatoid arthritis are not clear.There is a gradual progression of the disease.The joints are stiff and the disease spreads to larger tissues.Arthritis changes the shape of joints and muscle tissue.Aching pain occurs.
Types of joint pain
Joints react to intoxication of the body.Most infectious and inflammatory diseases as well as disorders of the central nervous system can cause pain.Pain can be the result of a bruise - this is normal.However, if the joints constantly hurt in one place without any damage in the past, you should contact a medical facility.There are different forms of painful sensations:
Mechanical joint pain
They develop regardless of the age group.Occur in diseases of the joints that cause dystrophic changes in the cartilage tissue.It can be a result of a metabolic disorder or injury.When you exercise, the pain sensations increase.They may disappear on their own if the cause of the symptom is ruled out.The disease can be alleviated through physiotherapeutic measures.
Beginning joint pain
Painful sensations appear at the beginning of any movement when a person rests for a long time.Most people ignore this sign.However, initial pain in the joints of the arms or lower extremities indicates a developing disease.
Nocturnal joint pain
Painful sensations occur at night due to frequent stressful situations or physical overload on the tissues.Sleep pain occurs when eating large quantities of salty and smoked foods.
Referred joint pain
In addition to the joint tissue, pain sensations also spread to neighboring organs, cartilage and bones.Characteristic of diseases of the spine and joint tissue.Referred pain in the joint occurs with excessive physical exertion and excess weight.Develops in professional athletes.
Diagnostic methods
To determine the cause of the pain, the doctor prescribes blood tests.A sample of the synovial fluid is taken.An x-ray of the affected area, computed tomography and MRI are prescribed.If necessary, myelography is used.An anamnesis is taken, symptoms, the presence of an infectious disease and the patient's diet are taken into account.Depending on the doctor's suspicions, diagnostic measures are prescribed.
The following methods are used in CMRI clinics to determine the cause 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 depends on the cause of the symptom.With a 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 excessive strain on the joints.The patient is prescribed a nutritional supplement and medication.Physiotherapeutic procedures help to relieve pain.Adjustments are made to the diet.The patient is advised to exercise more and stop drinking alcohol.By following the recommendations of the attending physician, it is possible to cure the cause of joint pain and eliminate the symptom.
Joint pain is treated in clinics using the following methods:
Consequences
If left untreated, joint pain spreads to the surrounding cartilage tissue and joints.The skin suffers and ulcerative lesions develop.The likelihood of conjunctivitis progression increases.Inflammation occurs in the organs of the urinary system.The body begins to hurt.The painful sensations intensify.
Prevention of joint pain
Preventive measures include strengthening joint tissues and maintaining the health of the body:
- You need to do physical activity every day.To strengthen your joints, experts recommend swimming;
- excessive stress on the joint should be avoided;
- Avoid hypothermia of the joint tissue.
- Control body weight.Being overweight puts excessive strain on the joints.
- drink at least 2 liters of water per day;
- Stop drinking alcohol, smoking and taking drugs;
- Do light gymnastics once an hour while sitting.
- Treat infectious and inflammatory diseases promptly;
- If joint pain occurs, see a doctor for diagnosis and treatment.