Joint pain

Joint pain is a common symptom, accompanied by painful sensations,develops in diseases of the musculoskeletal system.It occurs in 50% of the population.Problems often begin after age 45.A joint is a movable part in the connection of bone tissue.Pain in the muscles or tendons is also considered by the doctor as pain in the joint tissues.Doctors at 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, an inflammatory process or tendon rupture.There are various causes of pain in the joint tissues.

• weakened immune system.
• Old injuries that start to hurt to walk.
• Intensity and monotony of physical activity.
• Sedentary lifestyle.
• Infectious diseases.
• Excess body weight.
• Genetic factor.
• Aging process.
• Constant painful sensations of pain, which become brighter after physical activity and subside after sleep, indicate the progression of arthropathy.
• Arthritis is a bacterial type, characterized by acute pain and swelling in the affected area.An increase in body temperature and fatigue are possible.
• Gout is characterized by an exacerbation of pain in the joint area 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 appear against the background of spasm of blood vessels.
• Rheumatoid arthritis, a disease that develops after the flu.A characteristic sign of such arthritis is a sharp rise in body temperature.The large joints of the legs or upper limbs are symmetrically affected.There is swelling and increased pain on palpation.The exact causes of the development of rheumatoid arthritis have not been established.There is a gradual progression of the disease.There is stiffness in the joints and the disease spreads to larger tissues.With arthritis, the shape of the joints and muscle tissue changes.Aching pain develops.

Types of joint pain

The joints react to the poisoning of the body.Most infectious and inflammatory diseases and disorders of the central nervous system can cause pain.Pain may be a consequence of bruising - this is normal.But when the joints constantly hurt in a place without previous damage, you should contact a medical facility.There are different forms of painful sensations:

Mechanical joint pain

They develop independently of the age group.They appear in joint diseases that cause dystrophic changes in the cartilage tissue.It can be a consequence of a metabolic disorder or injury.Painful sensations intensify when playing sports.They may resolve on their own if the cause of the symptom is ruled out.The condition can be alleviated by physical therapy procedures.

Onset of joint pain

Painful sensations appear at the beginning of any movement, when a person is at rest for a long time.Most people ignore this sign.However, initial pain in the joints of the hands or lower limbs indicates a developing disease.

Nocturnal joint pain

Painful sensations at night appear due to frequent stressful situations or physical overstrain of the tissues.Pain during sleep develops when you consume large amounts of salty and smoked food.

Referred joint pain

Painful sensations, in addition to the tissue of the joint, spread to nearby organs, cartilage and bones.Characteristic for diseases of the spine and joint tissues.Referred joint pain occurs with excessive physical exertion and excess body weight.It develops in professional athletes.

Diagnostic methods

To determine the cause of the pain, the doctor prescribes blood tests.A synovial fluid sample is taken.An x-ray of the affected area, a CT scan and an MRI are prescribed.If necessary, myelography is used.A history is collected, symptoms, the presence of an infectious disease and the patient's diet are taken into account.Diagnostic procedures are prescribed depending on the doctor's suspicions.

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 sharp 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.With a sedentary lifestyle, characteristic of office workers, it is recommended to do small exercises once an hour.Staying in one position for a long time puts too much pressure on the joints.The patient is prescribed a nutritional supplement and prescribed medication.Physiotherapy procedures help to get rid of pain.Dietary adjustments are made.The patient is advised to exercise more and stop drinking alcohol.It will be possible to treat 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:

Consequences

If left untreated, joint pain spreads to the nearby cartilage tissue and joints.The skin suffers and ulcerated lesions develop.The likelihood of developing conjunctivitis increases.Inflammation develops in the organs of the urinary 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 your joints, experts recommend swimming.
• Excessive pressure on the joint should be avoided.
• avoid hypothermia of synovial tissues.
• weight control, excess weight puts too much pressure on the joints.
• drink at least 2 liters of water a day.
• stop drinking alcohol, smoking and taking drugs.
• when working sedentary, do light exercise once an hour.
• the timely treatment of infectious and inflammatory diseases.
• If joint pain occurs, consult a doctor for a diagnosis and a course of treatment.