Joint pain

Joint pain is a common symptom, accompanied by painful sensations,develops in diseases of the musculoskeletal system.Occurs in 50% of the population.Problems often start after age 45.A joint is a moving part connecting bone tissue.Pain in the muscles or tendons is also considered by the doctor as pain in the joint tissues.CMRT clinic doctors will make a diagnosis and create effective 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 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 increase after physical activity and disappear after sleep, indicate the progression of osteoarthritis.
• Arthritis is a bacterial type characterized by sharp pain and swelling in the affected area.An increase in body temperature and fatigue are possible.
• Gout is characterized by exacerbation of pain in the joint part during sleep.
• Functional pain possible in frequent stressful situations.There is no specific intensity or nature of painful sensations.They are resistant to painkillers.They arise against the background of spasms of blood vessels.
• Rheumatoid arthritis, a disease that develops after the flu.A distinctive sign of such arthritis is a sharp increase in body temperature.The large joints of the legs or upper limbs 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 joints and muscle tissue changes.Aching pain develops.

Types of joint pain

The joints react to intoxication of the body.Most infectious and inflammatory diseases as well as 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 the same place without damage in the past, you should contact a medical institution.There are several forms of painful sensations:

Mechanical joint pain

They develop regardless of the age group.Appear in joint diseases that cause dystrophic changes in cartilaginous tissue.This may be the result of a metabolic disorder or injury.Painful sensations intensify when playing sports.They may disappear on their own if the cause of the symptom is excluded.The condition can be relieved through physiotherapeutic procedures.

Start of joint pain

Painful sensations appear at the beginning of any movement, when a person has been at rest for a long time.Most people ignore this sign.However, initial pain in the joints of the arms or lower extremities indicates the development of a disease.

Nocturnal joint pain

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

Referred joint pain

Painful sensations, in addition to joint tissues, spread to neighboring organs, cartilages and bones.Characteristic of diseases of the spine and joint tissues.Referred pain in the joint occurs during excessive physical exertion and excess body weight.Develops in professional athletes.

Diagnostic methods

To determine the cause of the pain, the doctor orders blood tests.A synovial fluid sample is taken.An x-ray of the affected area, CT scan and MRI are prescribed.Myelography is used if necessary.The history is taken, symptoms, the presence of an infectious disease and the patient's diet are taken into account.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 another specialist, a neurologist.

Treatment of joint pain

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 strain on the joints.The patient is prescribed a dietary supplement and medication.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 the clinic 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 begins to hurt.The painful sensations intensify.

Joint pain prevention

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

• you must do physical exercise every day;to strengthen your 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 per day;
• stop drinking alcohol, smoking and taking drugs;
• when working sedentary, do light gymnastics once an hour;
• quickly treat infectious and inflammatory diseases;
• If joint pain occurs, consult a doctor for diagnosis and treatment.