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 usually begin after age 45.A joint is a moving 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 treatment.

Causes of joint pain

Painful sensations arise as a result of the progression of the disease, for example, an inflammatory process or tendon rupture.There are several causes of pain in joint tissues.

• Weakened immune system.
• Old injuries that start to hurt when walking.
• Intensity and monotony of physical activity.
• Sedentary lifestyle.
• Infectious diseases.
• Excess body weight.
• Genetic factor.
• Aging process.
• Constant painful sensations of a painful nature, which become more intense after physical activity and disappear after sleep, indicate the progression of arthrosis.
• Arthritis is a bacterial type, characterized by sharp pain and swelling in the affected area.Increased body temperature and fatigue are possible.
• Gout is characterized by the exacerbation of joint pain during sleep.
• Possible functional pain in frequent stressful situations.There is no intensity or specific nature of painful sensations.They are resistant to painkillers.They occur against the background of blood vessel spasm.
• Rheumatoid arthritis, a disease that progresses after the flu.A distinctive sign of this 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 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.In arthritis, the shape of joints and muscle tissue changes.Aching pain develops.

Types of joint pain

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

Mechanical joint pain

They develop regardless of age group.They appear in joint diseases that cause dystrophic changes in cartilaginous tissue.It may be a consequence 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.

Starting joint pain

Painful sensations appear at the beginning of any movement, when a person is at rest for a long period of 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 at night appear due to frequent stressful situations or excessive physical exertion of tissues.Pain during sleep occurs when consuming large quantities of salty and smoked foods.

Referred joint pain

Painful sensations, in addition to the articular tissue, 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.X-rays of the affected area, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging are prescribed.Myelography is used if necessary.An anamnesis, symptoms, presence of infectious disease and the patient's diet are taken into account.Diagnostic procedures are prescribed depending on the doctor's suspicions.

In CMR 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.

Joint pain treatment

The course of treatment is determined by 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 the same position for a long time creates excessive stress on your joints.The patient is given a dietary supplement and prescribed medications.Physiotherapeutic procedures help eliminate pain.Adjustments are made to the diet.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 using the following methods:

Consequences

If left untreated, joint pain spreads to cartilage tissue and nearby joints.The skin suffers and ulcerative lesions develop.The likelihood of conjunctivitis progression increases.Inflammation develops in the organs of the urinary system.The body starts to hurt.Painful sensations intensify.

Joint pain prevention

Preventive measures involve strengthening joint tissues and maintaining the health of the body:

• you need to do physical exercise every day;to strengthen joints, experts recommend swimming;
• excessive stress on the joint should be avoided;
• avoid hypothermia of joint tissues;
• control body weight, excess weight creates excessive stress on joints;
• drink at least 2 liters of water per day;
• stop drinking alcohol, smoking and using drugs;
• when working sedentary, do light gymnastics once an hour;
• promptly treat infectious and inflammatory diseases;
• If joint pain occurs, see a doctor for diagnosis and treatment.