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 45 years of age.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 conduct 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 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 aching nature, which become brighter after physical activity and go away 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 exacerbation of pain in the joint part 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 spasm of blood vessels.
• Rheumatoid arthritis, a disease that progresses after influenza.A distinctive sign of such 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.With arthritis, the shape of joints and muscle tissue changes.Aching pain develops.

Types of joint pain

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

Mechanical joint pain

They develop regardless of age group.Appear in diseases of the joints that provoke dystrophic changes in cartilage tissue.It may 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 excluded.The condition can be alleviated through physiotherapeutic procedures.

Starting joint pain

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 tissues.Pain during sleep develops when consuming large amounts of salty and smoked food.

Referred joint pain

Painful sensations, in addition to the joint tissue, spread to nearby organs, cartilage and bones.Characteristic for diseases of the spine and joint tissues.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 with 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 creates excessive stress on the joints.The patient is prescribed a dietary supplement and prescribed medication.Physiotherapeutic procedures help 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 begins to ache.The painful sensations intensify.

Prevention of joint pain

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

• you need to 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 sedentarily, do light gymnastics once an hour;
• promptly treat infectious and inflammatory diseases;
• If joint pain develops, consult a doctor for diagnosis and a course of treatment.