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.The doctor also considers pain in the muscles or tendons as pain in the joint tissues.The 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 several causes of pain in the joint tissues.

• Weakened immune system.
• Old injuries that begin 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 brighter after physical activity and disappear after sleep, indicate the progression of osteoarthritis.
• Arthritis is a bacterial type, characterized by acute pain and swelling in the affected area.Body temperature may increase and fatigue may occur.
• Gout is characterized by an exacerbation of pain in the joint 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 occur against the background of spasms of blood vessels.
• Rheumatoid arthritis, a disease that progresses after influenza.A distinctive sign of this type of arthritis is a sharp increase in body temperature.The 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.With arthritis, the shape of your joints and muscle tissue changes.Aching pain develops.

Types of joint pain

The joints react to the intoxication of the body.Most infectious and inflammatory diseases and disorders of the central nervous system can cause pain.The pain may be the result of a bruise;this is normal.But when the joints constantly hurt in one place without having been damaged in the past, you should contact a medical center.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 cartilage tissue.It may be the result of a metabolic disorder or injury.Painful sensations intensify when playing sports.They may go away on their own if the cause of the symptom is excluded.The condition can be alleviated through physiotherapy procedures.

Initial pain in the joints.

Painful sensations appear at the beginning of any movement, when a person has been 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.

Night joint pain

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

Referred joint pain

Painful sensations, in addition to the joint tissue, spread to nearby organs, cartilage and bones.Characteristic of diseases of the spine and joint tissues.Referred pain in the joint 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 sample of synovial fluid is taken.An X-ray of the affected area, CT scan and MRI are prescribed.If necessary, myelography is used.A history, symptoms, the presence of an infectious disease and the patient's diet are collected.Diagnostic procedures are prescribed based 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 with 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 perform small exercises once an hour.Staying in one position for a long time puts excessive stress on the joints.The patient is prescribed 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 treating doctor.

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.Increases the likelihood of conjunctivitis progression.Inflammation develops in the organs of the urinary system.The body starts to hurt.Painful sensations intensify.

Prevention of joint pain.

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

• it is necessary to do physical exercise every day;To strengthen the 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 the joints;
• drink at least 2 liters of water a day;
• stop drinking alcohol, smoking and using drugs;
• when working sedentarily, do light gymnastics once an hour;
• quickly treat infectious and inflammatory diseases;
• If you develop joint pain, see a doctor for diagnosis and treatment.