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 begin after the age of 45.A joint is a movable part in the connection of bone tissue.Pain in 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 occur as a result of the progression of the disease, for example an inflammatory process or tendon rupture.There are several causes of joint tissue pain.

• Weakened immune system.
• Old injuries that start to hurt when you walk.
• Intensity and monotony of physical activity.
• Sedentary lifestyle.
• Infectious diseases.
• Excess body weight.
• Genetic factor.
• Aging process.
• Constant painful sensations of an aching nature, which become lighter after physical activity and disappear after sleep, indicate the progression of osteoarthritis.
• Gout 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 worsening 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 develops after the flu.A characteristic sign of such arthritis is a sharp rise in body temperature.Large joints in 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 determined.There is a gradual progression of the disease.There is stiffness in the joints and the disease spreads to larger tissues.Arthritis changes the shape of joints and muscle tissue.Aching pains develop.

Types of joint pain

Joints react to poisoning of the body.Most infectious and inflammatory diseases and disorders of the central nervous system can cause pain.Pain can be a consequence of a bruise - this is normal.However, when the joints constantly hurt in one place without previous injuries, you should contact a medical facility.There are several types of painful sensations:

Mechanical joint pain

They develop regardless of age group.Appears in diseases of the joints that cause dystrophic changes in cartilage tissue.It can be a consequence 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 ruled out.The condition can be remedied through physiotherapy procedures.

Starting 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.But initial pain in the joints of the arms or lower limbs indicates a developing disease.

Night joint pain

Painful sensations at night occur due to frequent stressful situations or physical overload of tissues.Pain during sleep develops when consuming large amounts of salt and smoked food.

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 tissue.Referred pain in the joint occurs with excessive physical exertion and excess body weight.Develops in professional athletes.

Diagnostic methods

To determine the cause of the pain, the doctor prescribes blood tests.A sample of synovial fluid is performed.An X-ray of the affected area, computed tomography and MRI are prescribed.Myelography is used if necessary.An anamnesis is collected, symptoms, the presence of an infectious disease and what the patient's diet is 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 acute 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 one position for a long time puts excessive stress on the joints.The patient is prescribed a nutritional supplement and prescribed medication.Physiotherapy procedures help to get rid of 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 nearby cartilage tissue and joints.The skin suffers and ulcerative lesions develop.The likelihood of progression of conjunctivitis increases.Inflammation develops in the organs of the urinary system.The body starts to hurt.The painful sensations intensify.

Prevention of joint pain

Preventive measures involve strengthening joint tissue and maintaining body health:

• you must do physical exercise every day;to strengthen your joints, experts recommend swimming;
• excessive loading of the joint should be avoided;
• avoid hypothermia of joint tissue;
• 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 taking drugs;
• when working sedentary, do light gymnastics once an hour;
• immediately treat infectious and inflammatory diseases;
• If joint pain develops, consult a doctor for diagnosis and a course of treatment.